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Best North Dakota Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 41 private daycares & preschools serving 10,776 students in North Dakota.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota include Hope Christian Academy, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, and Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School.
The average tuition cost is $6,265, which is lower than the North Dakota average tuition cost of $6,853.
88% of private daycares & preschools in North Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 41
  • # Students Served: 10,776

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 41
  • # Students Served: 10,776

Top Ranked North Dakota Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

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 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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Map of Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,291 students
Catholic
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
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Map of Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
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Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 780 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 32
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7100
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Map of Our Redeemers Christian School
Our Redeemers Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Other Lutheran
700 16th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
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Map of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students
Catholic
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
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Map of St. John's Academy
St. John's Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
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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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Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
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Map of Trinity Catholic Schools
Trinity Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students
Catholic
810 Empire Rd
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-6081
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Map of Trinity Elementary North School
Trinity Elementary North School
Gr: PK-12 | 663 students
Catholic
810 Empire Road
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-6081
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Map of Trinity Elementary West
Trinity Elementary West
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students
Catholic
145 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-8094
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Map of Academy For Children
Academy For Children
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
20 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
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Map of Children's Montessori Center
Children's Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
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Map of Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
505 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
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Map of Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
(1)
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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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Map of Holy Family St. Marys School
Holy Family St. Marys School
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
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Map of Holy Spirit Elementary School
Holy Spirit Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
Catholic
1441 8th Street N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
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Map of Immanuel Christian Elementary School
Immanuel Christian Elementary School
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1004 7th St Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 250-7170
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Map of The Innovation School
The Innovation School
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
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Map of Little Flower Elementary School
Little Flower Elementary School
Gr: PK-9 | 143 students
Catholic
306 3rd Ave Se
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-6258
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Map of Little Flower Elementary School
Little Flower Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students
Catholic
800 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 839-5882
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Map of Martin Luther School
Martin Luther School
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
413 E Avenue D
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
(1)
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Map of Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Montessori School
200 W Turnpike Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
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Map of Nativity Continuation School
Nativity Continuation School
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Catholic
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
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Map of St. Alphonsus School
St. Alphonsus School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Catholic
209 10th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-2354
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Map of St. Ann's Catholic School
St. Ann's Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Catholic
1115 Louis Riel Drive
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-2667
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Map of St. Anne School
St. Anne School
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students
Catholic
1315 N 13th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
(1)
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Map of St. Bernard Mission School
St. Bernard Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
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Map of St. Johns School
St. Johns School
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Catholic
122 2nd St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6116
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Map of St. Joseph School And St. Mary's Academy
St. Joseph School And St. Mary's Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
824 10th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-5016
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Map of St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students
Catholic
124 6th Street W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-6384
(1)
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41
Private Schools
10,776
Students
$6,265
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota include Hope Christian Academy, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, and Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in North Dakota?
41 private daycares & preschools are located in North Dakota.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in North Dakota?
The average tuition cost is $6,265, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,853.
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%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in North Dakota?
88% of private daycares & preschools in North Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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