For the 2026 school year, there are 8 nonsectarian private schools in North Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in North Dakota.
Nonsectarian Private Schools in North Dakota (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Children
Montessori School
20 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Dakota Memorial School
Alternative School
6301 19th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4211
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4211
Gr: 4-12 | 81 students
1134 Westrac Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Tuition listed
Grand Forks Montessori Academy ![Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.]( "Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.")
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
The Innovation School
Special Program Emphasis
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Prairie Learning Education Center
All-boys
7785 Saint Gertrude Ave
Raleigh, ND 58564
(701) 597-3419
Raleigh, ND 58564
(701) 597-3419
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
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