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Moorhead Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 871 students in Moorhead, MN, 10% of all K-12 students in Moorhead, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Moorhead, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Moorhead Private Schools (2026-27)

Park Christian School Photo
Park Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Catholic
1005 2nd Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 233-0553
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Moorhead, MN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
871
Students
17
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Moorhead)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
631 Schools
# Students
871 Students
98,401 Students
% Students of Color
8%
24%
0.45
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
22 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
612 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
212 Students
27,353 Students
% of Others Students
24%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
60 Teachers
8,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
$2,747
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Moorhead, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Moorhead, MN include Park Christian School and St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Moorhead?
2 private schools are located in Moorhead.
What percentage of students in Moorhead go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Moorhead are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Moorhead?
100% of private schools in Moorhead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Moorhead are often viewed compared to one another?

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