For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,428 students in Bismarck, ND (there are 33 public schools, serving 14,174 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Bismarck, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Bismarck, ND include Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School, Light Of Christ Catholic Schools and St. Mary's Central High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is same as the North Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 99%.
83% of private schools in Bismarck, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Bismarck Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
Grades: PK-12
| 1,291 students
St. Mary's Central High School
(Catholic)
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-4113
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Shiloh Christian School
(Christian)
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Grades: PK-12
| 633 students
Brentwood Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9111 Wentworth Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-1579
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-1579
Grades: 1-8
| 16 students
Dakota Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15905 Sheyenne Cir
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9000
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Dakota Memorial School- Bismarck
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1227 N 35th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
The Innovation School
Special Program Emphasis
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
413 E Avenue D
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
200 W Turnpike Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
Grades: PK-K
| 175 students
1315 N 13th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
St. Mary's Grade School
(Catholic)
807 E Thayer Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Bismarck, ND?
The top ranked private schools in Bismarck, ND include Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School, Light Of Christ Catholic Schools and St. Mary's Central High School.
How many private schools are located in Bismarck, ND?
12 private schools are located in Bismarck, ND.
How diverse are private schools in Bismarck, ND?
Bismarck, ND private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in Bismarck, ND go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Bismarck, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bismarck, ND?
83% of private schools in Bismarck, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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