For the 2025-26 school year, there are 42 private daycares & preschools serving 10,715 students in North Dakota.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota include St. Alphonsus School, Trinity Elementary North School, and Bishop Ryan Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $7,496, which is lower than the North Dakota average tuition cost of $7,894.
86% of private daycares & preschools in North Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked North Dakota Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
(Catholic)
316 11th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
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
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Oak Grove Lutheran School![Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo]( "Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
124 North Terrace
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7101
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7101
Gr: PK-12 | 719 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Redeemers Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
700 16th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
St. Alphonsus School
(Catholic)
209 10th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-2354
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 student
St. John's Academy
(Catholic)
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shiloh Christian School
(Christian)
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students Tuition listed
Trinity Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
810 Empire Rd
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-6081
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-6081
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students Tuition listed
Trinity Elementary North School
(Catholic)
810 Empire Road
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-6081
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-6081
Gr: PK-12 | 663 students
Trinity Elementary West
(Catholic)
145 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-8094
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-8094
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
505 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Grand Forks Montessori Academy![Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.]( "Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.")
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Holy Spirit Elementary School
(Catholic)
1441 8th Street N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
2891 5th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-3919
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-3919
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Christian Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1004 7th St Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 250-7170
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 250-7170
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
The Innovation School
Special Program Emphasis
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Little Flower Elementary School
(Catholic)
306 3rd Ave Se
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-6258
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-6258
Gr: PK-9 | 143 students
Little Flower Elementary School
(Catholic)
800 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 839-5882
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 839-5882
Gr: PK-5 | 142 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
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
St. Ann's Catholic School
(Catholic)
1115 Louis Riel Drive
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-2667
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-2667
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students Avg. class size: 7 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. Bernard Mission School
(Catholic)
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School![St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School Photo - School Logo]( "St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School Photo - School Logo")
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School And St. Mary's Academy
(Catholic)
824 10th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-5016
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-5016
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota include St. Alphonsus School, Trinity Elementary North School, and Bishop Ryan Catholic School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in North Dakota?
42 private daycares & preschools are located in North Dakota.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in North Dakota?
The average tuition cost is $7,496, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average tuition cost of $7,894.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in North Dakota?
North Dakota private daycares & preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
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