Oldest Private Elementary Schools in North Dakota

The average private elementary school in North Dakota was founded around 1958 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in North Dakota is St. John's Academy, founded in 1890.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # ND Schools Ranked: 21
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1890–2013
  • ND School Avg.: 1958
  • National School Avg.: 1966

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # ND Schools Ranked: 21
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1890–2013
  • ND School Avg.: 1958
  • National School Avg.: 1966
Show school map — North Dakota (year founded range: 1890–2013, avg 1958)
Year Founded Range: 1890 2017 Avg. Year Founded: 1958

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in North Dakota (2026-27)

Map of St. John's Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Map of Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 780 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 32
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7100
St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Map of St. Catherine Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
540 3rd Ave Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
St. Michael's School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Map of Dakota Memorial School
Gr: 4-12 | 81 students
Alternative School
6301 19th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4211
Map of Dakota Memorial School- Bismarck
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1227 N 35th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Map of Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
316 11th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
Map of Holy Family St. Marys School
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Map of Trinity Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students
Catholic
810 Empire Rd
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-6081
Map of Dakota Montessori School
Gr: K-6 | 57 students
Montessori School
1134 Westrac Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
(1)
Map of Shiloh Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Map of Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
2891 5th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-3919
Map of Johnson Corners Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
11008 Highway 23
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 675-2359
Map of Our Redeemers Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Other Lutheran
700 16th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Williston Trinity Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
2419 9th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-9056
(2)
Map of St. Ann's Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Catholic
1115 Louis Riel Drive
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-2667
Map of St. Mary's Grade School
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
807 E Thayer Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Map of The Innovation School
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Dakota average private elementary schools founding year?
The North Dakota average private elementary schools founding year is 1958 for 2026-27.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in North Dakota?
The top ranked private elementary schools in North Dakota include St. John's Academy, Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School and Oak Grove Lutheran School.

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