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Best Jamestown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 370 students in Jamestown, ND (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,094 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Jamestown, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Jamestown, ND is St. John's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 95%.
100% of private schools in Jamestown, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Jamestown Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Academy
(Catholic)
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School (Christian)
701 3rd St Nw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Hillcrest Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
116 15th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Tuition listed
Our Saviors Lutheran E
(Other Lutheran)
402 5th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
Gr: 3-8 | 7 students
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students

Overview

This Town (Jamestown)
This State (ND)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
370 Students
11,847 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
44%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,100
$6,820
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,750
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
95%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.48
# American Indian Students
12 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
187 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
5 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
283 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
74%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
75 Students
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
20%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Jamestown, ND?
The top-ranked private schools in Jamestown, ND is St. John's Academy.
How many private schools are located in Jamestown?
5 private schools are located in Jamestown.
How diverse are private schools in Jamestown?
Jamestown private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in Jamestown go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Jamestown are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jamestown?
100% of private schools in Jamestown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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