The average private school in North Dakota was founded around 1963 (2024).
The oldest private school in North Dakota is St. John's Academy, founded in 1890.
Year Founded Range: 1890
2017
Avg. Year Founded: 1963
Oldest Private Schools in North Dakota (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. John's Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-6
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Lutheran School![Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo]( "Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-12
124 North Terrace
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7101
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7101
Rank: #33.
St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School![St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School Photo - School Logo]( "St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School Photo - School Logo")
Montessori School (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-12
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Rank: #44.
St. Michael's School![St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.]( "St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: PK-5
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Rank: #55.
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-12
316 11th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
Rank: #66.
Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-5
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-6
1134 Westrac Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
Rank: #88.
Dakota Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: 9-12
15905 Sheyenne Cir
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9000
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9000
Rank: #99.
Johnson Corners Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: K-11
11008 Highway 23
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 675-2359
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 675-2359
Rank: #1010.
Grand Forks Montessori Academy![Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.]( "Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.")
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: NS-3
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: NS-12
2419 9th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-9056
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-9056
Rank: #1212.
St. Ann's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: PK-6
1115 Louis Riel Drive
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-2667
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-2667
Rank: #1313.
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 2012
Grades: NS-K
4665 44th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 492-2959
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 492-2959
Rank: #1414.
The Innovation School
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 2017
Grades: PK-8
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Dakota average Private Schools founding year?
The North Dakota average Private Schools founding year is 1963 for 2024.
What are the Private Schools with oldest founding year in North Dakota?
The top ranked Private Schools in North Dakota include St. John's Academy, Oak Grove Lutheran School and St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in North Dakota?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in North Dakota is Oak Grove Lutheran School, with a year of 1906. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is St. John's Academy, with a year of 1890.
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