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Best North Dakota Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 59 private schools serving 11,847 students in North Dakota, versus 531 public schools serving 122,894 students (9% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,025 for elementary schools (view national tuition averages).
85% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 59
  • # Students Served: 11,847
  • Average Tuition: $6,820
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View North Dakota School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 59
  • # Students Served: 11,847
  • Average Tuition: $6,820
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View North Dakota School Trends

Top Ranked North Dakota Private Schools (2026-27)

Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
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Anne Carlsen Center Photo
Anne Carlsen Center
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School (Christian)
701 3rd St Nw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
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Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo
Grand Forks Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
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St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School Photo
St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
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St. Michael's School Photo
St. Michael's School
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
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Williston Trinity Christian School Photo
Williston Trinity Christian School
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)
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Map of Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
316 11th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
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Map of Brentwood Adventist Christian School
Brentwood Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9111 Wentworth Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-1579
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Map of Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
Catholic
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
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Map of Hope Christian Academy
Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
2891 5th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-3919
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North Dakota Private School Trends (10-Year)

59
Private Schools
+13.5% (+7 schools) 10-yr
11,847
Students
+46.8% (+3,777 students) 10-yr
$6,820
Avg. Tuition
-14.3% (-$1,136)
13
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
+40.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This State (ND)
US
# Schools
59 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year(ND) Total Schools
202560
202460
202358
202259
202160
202060
201956
201857
201753
201653
201552
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# Students
11,847 Students
5,690,765 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
2025204179
2024204172
2023161174
2022165185
2021162180
2020161171
2019156175
2018155172
2017159180
2016157178
2015155167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
202514%34%
202414%34%
202318%33%
202213%33%
202113%32%
202013%32%
201913%31%
201813%31%
201710%32%
201610%32%
201510%32%
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Student By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeNorth Dakota
Nursey51
Pre-K1,938
Kind1,148
11,092
21,040
3996
4920
5648
6568
7469
8509
9696
10582
11532
12534
Not Listed124
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Academics
# Teachers
933 Teachers
508,570 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
202513:111:1
202413:111:1
202313:111:1
202213:111:1
202113:111:1
202012:112:1
201914:112:1
201814:112:1
201714:112:1
201613:112:1
201513:112:1
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
20251315
20241315
20231415
20221315
20211315
20201315
20191315
20181315
20171315
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,820
$14,943
Students by Ethnicity
0.48
0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
20250.480.65
20240.480.65
20230.540.65
20220.510.64
20210.500.64
20200.500.64
20190.510.63
20180.510.63
20170.470.61
20160.470.61
20150.460.61
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# American Indian Students
288 Students
29,815 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
20252%1%
20242%1%
20233%1%
20225%2%
20215%1%
20205%1%
20194%1%
20183%2%
20173%1%
20163%1%
20153%1%
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# Asian Students
187 Students
264,585 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
20252%5%
20242%5%
20232%5%
20221%4%
20211%4%
20201%4%
20191%4%
20181%4%
20171%4%
20161%4%
20151%4%
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# Hispanic Students
299 Students
506,702 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
20253%9%
20243%9%
20233%9%
20222%8%
20212%9%
20202%9%
20193%8%
20183%8%
20172%8%
20162%8%
20152%8%
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# Black Students
302 Students
415,632 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
20253%7%
20243%7%
20234%8%
20223%7%
20213%7%
20203%8%
20192%7%
20182%7%
20171%7%
20161%7%
20151%8%
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# White Students
8,228 Students
2,929,926 Students
% White Students
69%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
202569%52%
202469%52%
202363%52%
202267%54%
202167%54%
202067%54%
201965%56%
201865%56%
201769%58%
201669%58%
201570%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
20,065 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
2,618 Students
1,473,602 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Dakota (ND) AvgNational
202521%26%
202421%26%
202325%25%
202222%25%
202122%25%
202022%24%
201925%24%
201826%23%
201724%22%
201624%22%
201523%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars & Sports
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in North Dakota?
How many private schools are located in North Dakota?
There are 59 private schools are located in North Dakota.
How much do private schools cost in North Dakota?
The average private school tuition in North Dakota is $0 for elementary schools
How diverse are private schools in North Dakota?
Approximately 14% of students in North Dakota private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in North Dakota go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in North Dakota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Dakota?
85% of private schools in North Dakota are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.
Which private schools in North Dakota are often viewed compared to one another?

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