For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 296 students in Fort Yates, ND (there are 3 public schools, serving 617 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Fort Yates, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
50% of private schools in Fort Yates, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Fort Yates, ND (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Overview
This Town (Fort Yates)
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
296 Students
11,847 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
59 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,100
$6,820
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.48
# American Indian Students
38 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
187 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
302 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
1 Student
8,228 Students
% White Students
n/a
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
257 Students
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
87%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Fort Yates, ND?
2 private schools are located in Fort Yates, ND.
What percentage of students in Fort Yates go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Fort Yates are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Yates?
50% of private schools in Fort Yates are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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