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Academy For Children

20 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103

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Academy For Children in Fargo, ND offers co–ed Montessori programs for preschool and kindergarten students in a midsize city setting.

Founded in 1987, the school enrolls 50 students with a student–teacher ratio of 50:1.

The school is nonsectarian and located downtown, serving a diverse student body with 33 percent students of color.

Academy For Children ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in North Dakota for student diversity.

The school employs one teacher and provides early childhood education within a city community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Academy For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1987

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Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 14%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

50:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Academy For Children often compared to?

Academy For Children is often viewed alongside schools like Children's Montessori Center by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Academy For Children?

The application deadline for Academy For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Academy For Children located?

Academy For Children is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Fargo, ND.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Dakota is $6,025 for elementary schools and $9,883 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Dakota is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).