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Barnes County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 48 students in Barnes County, ND (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,305 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Barnes County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Barnes County (2026-27)

Map of St. Catherine Elementary School
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
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Overview

Category
This State (ND)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
48 Students
11,880 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
course

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
2%
# Asian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
41 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
86%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
2,651 Students
% of Others Students
0%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Barnes County, ND?
1 private schools are located in Barnes County, ND.
What percentage of students in Barnes County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Barnes County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barnes County?
100% of private schools in Barnes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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