For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,710 students in 58501, ND (there are 14 public schools, serving 4,870 public students). 36% of all K-12 students in 58501, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in 58501, ND include St. Mary's Central High School, Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School, and Light Of Christ Catholic Schools.
88% of private schools in 58501, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 58501 North Dakota Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,291 student Tuition listed
St. Mary's Central High School
(Catholic)
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-4113
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 336 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
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
413 E Avenue D
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Tuition listed
Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
200 W Turnpike Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
Gr: PK-K | 175 students Tuition listed
1315 N 13th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Grade School
(Catholic)
807 E Thayer Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 58501, ND?
The top ranked private schools in 58501, ND include St. Mary's Central High School, Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School, and Light Of Christ Catholic Schools.
How many private schools are located in 58501?
8 private schools are located in 58501.
How diverse are private schools in 58501?
58501 private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in 58501 go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in 58501 are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 58501?
88% of private schools in 58501 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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