Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 871
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Moorhead Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 871
- View Moorhead, MN School Trends
Top Ranked Moorhead Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Catholic
1005 2nd Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(614) 314-6124
Moorhead, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)
2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
871
Students
+28.3% (+192 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+21.4% (+3 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+25.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Moorhead)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
430 Schools
# Students
871 Students
84,890 Students
% Students of Color
8%
21%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
535 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
22 Students
3,519 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
612 Students
53,869 Students
% White Students
70%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
212 Students
22,606 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
60 Teachers
6,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
$2,806
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Moorhead, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Moorhead, MN include St. Joseph Elementary School and Park Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Moorhead?
2 private elementary schools are located in Moorhead.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Moorhead?
Which private elementary schools in Moorhead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Moorhead include: St. Joseph Elementary School vs. Park Christian School, Park Christian School vs. St. Joseph Elementary School
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