St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.

Top 5 Best North Dakota Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 5,532 students in North Dakota. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Dakota.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Dakota include St. Alphonsus School, Trinity Elementary North School, and Bishop Ryan Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Dakota private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Dakota (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
(Catholic)
316 11th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
Grades: PK-12
| 412 students
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
St. Alphonsus School
(Catholic)
209 10th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,067 students
St. John's Academy
(Catholic)
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Grades: PK-7
| 250 students
St. Johns School
(Catholic)
122 2nd St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6116
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Trinity Elementary North School
(Catholic)
810 Empire Road
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-6081
Grades: PK-12
| 663 students
Trinity Elementary West
(Catholic)
145 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-8094
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
505 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Holy Spirit Elementary School
(Catholic)
1441 8th Street N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Little Flower Elementary School
(Catholic)
306 3rd Ave Se
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-6258
Grades: PK-9
| 143 students
Little Flower Elementary School
(Catholic)
800 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 839-5882
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
(1)
1315 N 13th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
St. Bernard Mission School
(Catholic)
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
824 10th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-5016
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
St. Joseph's School
(Catholic)
(1)
124 6th Street W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-6384
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
St. Mary's Grade School
(Catholic)
807 E Thayer Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
St. Michael's School
St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.
(Catholic)
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Trinity Elementary East
(Catholic)
515 3rd St E
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-9463
Grades: PK-4
| 129 students
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
2811 7th St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students

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