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Fargo Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,834 students in Fargo, ND, 17% of all K-12 students in Fargo, ND are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 0%.
67% of private schools in Fargo, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fargo Private Schools (2026-27)

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 | 747 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
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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 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 Dakota Montessori School
Dakota Montessori School
Gr: K-6 | 57 students
Montessori School
1134 Westrac Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
(1)
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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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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 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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Fargo, North Dakota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of A Child's World
A Child's World
Gr: K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
3100 12th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 298-8047
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
4665 44th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 492-2959
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Map of Red River Adventist School
Red River Adventist School
Gr: 6-7 | 3 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3000 Elm St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 235-0128
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Fargo, ND Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
2,834
Students
+48.1% (+920 students) 10-yr
$11,000
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
-23.5% (-4 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fargo)
This State (ND)
# Schools
9 Schools
59 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFargo, ND Total Schools
202510
202410
202311
202210
202111
202011
201910
201810
201710
201610
20159
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# Students
2,834 Students
11,847 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
2025315204179
2024312204172
2023284161174
2022257165185
2021234162180
2020234161171
2019241156175
2018241155172
2017240159180
2016240157178
2015213155167
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% Students of Color
10%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
202510%14%34%
202410%14%34%
20238%18%33%
20227%13%33%
20217%13%32%
20207%13%32%
20196%13%31%
20186%13%31%
20176%10%32%
20166%10%32%
20155%10%32%
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0.38
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20250.380.480.65
20240.370.480.65
20230.390.540.65
20220.380.510.64
20210.390.500.64
20200.390.500.64
20190.460.510.63
20180.460.510.63
20170.450.470.61
20160.450.470.61
20150.370.460.61
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# American Indian Students
20 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20251%2%1%
20241%2%1%
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# Asian Students
57 Students
187 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20233%2%5%
20223%1%4%
20213%1%4%
20203%1%4%
20191%1%4%
20181%1%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
41 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
73 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20232%4%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%7%
20151%1%8%
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# White Students
2,202 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
78%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
202578%69%52%
202478%69%52%
202376%63%52%
202277%67%54%
202176%67%54%
202076%67%54%
201968%65%56%
201868%65%56%
201769%69%58%
201669%69%58%
201577%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
425 Students
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
15%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
202514%21%26%
202414%21%26%
202318%25%25%
202218%22%25%
202119%22%25%
202019%22%24%
201929%25%24%
201829%26%23%
201728%24%22%
201628%24%22%
201519%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
211 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
202513:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearFargo, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
2025131315
2024171315
2023171415
2022171315
2021171315
2020171315
2019171315
2018171315
2017171315
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$6,820
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fargo, ND?
How many private schools are located in Fargo?
9 private schools are located in Fargo.
How diverse are private schools in Fargo?
Fargo private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in Fargo go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Fargo are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fargo?
67% of private schools in Fargo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Fargo are often viewed compared to one another?

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