Dakota Montessori School's elementary cirriculum is interdisciplinary, allowing science, social studies, the arts, language, math and foreign language to converge with an emphasis placed on connections between different areas of study.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs are based on program selection
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: An Authentic Montessori School in Fargo, ND
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dakota Montessori School often compared to?
Dakota Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Children's Montessori Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Dakota Montessori School?
The application deadline for Dakota Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dakota Montessori School located?
Dakota Montessori School is located in the Westgate neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Dakota Montessori School vs. Children's Montessori Center
The nearest high school to Dakota Montessori School is Oak Grove Lutheran School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace Lutheran School (1.7 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Academy For Children
Montessori School
20 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Lutheran School ![Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.]( "Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Park Christian School ![Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.]( "Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.")
(Christian)
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
44.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Hillcrest Academy ![Hillcrest Academy Photo]( "Hillcrest Academy Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
53.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Holy Spirit Elementary School
(Catholic)
1441 8th Street N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
Oak Grove Lutheran School ![Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.]( "Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Academy For Children
Montessori School
20 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1840 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 4th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4700
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1729 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4800
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4800
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
1305 9th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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