Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,950
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Dakota Adventist Academy
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,950
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1977
Campus Size
300 acres
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 14%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Full dress code is described in our school handbook.
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,950
Tuition Notes
Tuition listed is for domestic boarding students; tuition breakdown and other notes are in our handbook on our website.
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Darla Reed
Admissions Associate
Reese Saxon
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Drama ClubRobotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ProgramBand
ChoirHandbells
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural BasketballIntramural Flag Football
Intramural SoccerIntramural Volleyball
School Notes
- High school should be full of learning, fun, friendship and new experiences.
- At Dakota Adventist Academy, we have you covered. DAA is a Seventh-day Adventist Christian high school that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. Because DAA is a boarding school, our students get to live on campus with their friends.
- That makes for closer friendships and a more inclusive education.
- It's an experience like no other. Our campus sits just outside of Bismarck, North Dakota, surrounded by the history and beauty of the Lewis and Clark Trail and the Missouri River.
- We have lots of room to spread our wings here - 850 acres of rolling green hills to call home.
- We are proud of our beautiful campus, which features a spacious gym, well-maintained ball fields, dormitories, modern classrooms, on-campus horse barn, and a lot of space to learn and play. Want to learn more about DAA and find out what makes our school special Start by exploring our website.
- See what's happening, look at our calendar, browse our photo gallery, check out our blog, and get a feel for who we are.
- Then contact us to schedule a visit so you can see for yourself.
- School Motto: Get Ready for Life
- View our graduation requirements, admissions information, tuition, etc. on our school handbook available here.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dakota Adventist Academy cost?
Dakota Adventist Academy's tuition is approximately $17,950 for private students.
What schools are Dakota Adventist Academy often compared to?
Dakota Adventist Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Brentwood Adventist Christian School, Shiloh Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Dakota Adventist Academy?
The acceptance rate of Dakota Adventist Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 95%.
What sports does Dakota Adventist Academy offer?
Dakota Adventist Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Dakota Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Dakota Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Dakota Adventist Academy is St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School (10.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brentwood Adventist Christian School (7.6 miles away)
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Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9111 Wentworth Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-1579
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
505 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Montessori School
200 W Turnpike Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1004 7th St Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 250-7170
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students
Catholic
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-4113
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,291 students
Catholic
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1227 N 35th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9111 Wentworth Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-1579
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
505 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,291 students
Catholic
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
505 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Montessori School
200 W Turnpike Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1004 7th St Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 250-7170
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Ash Coulee Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
9.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Brave Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2335 4th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6532
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6532
10 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy
(Math: <50%)
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
10.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
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