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Grand Forks Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 374 students in Grand Forks, ND, 5% of all K-12 students in Grand Forks, ND are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
80% of private schools in Grand Forks, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Grand Forks, ND (2026-27)

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 Prairie Voyager Adventist School
Prairie Voyager Adventist School
Gr: 1-6 | 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3610 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-5936
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Map of St. Mary's Elementary School
St. Mary's Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 47 students
Catholic
216 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
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St. Michael's School Photo
St. Michael's School
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
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Grand Forks, ND Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
374
Students
$2,775
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grand Forks)
This State (ND)
# Schools
5 Schools
59 Schools
# Students
374 Students
11,880 Students
% Students of Color
15%
14%
0.53
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
8 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
187 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
10 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
235 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
63%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
105 Students
2,651 Students
% of Others Students
28%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,775
$6,853
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Grand Forks, ND?
5 private schools are located in Grand Forks, ND.
How diverse are private schools in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in Grand Forks go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Grand Forks are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Forks?
80% of private schools in Grand Forks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Grand Forks are often viewed compared to one another?

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