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.

Best North Dakota Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 nonsectarian private elementary schools in North Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in North Dakota.

Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in North Dakota (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dakota Memorial School
Alternative School
6301 19th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4211
Gr: 4-12 | 81 students
Dakota Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
1134 Westrac Dr S
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.
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
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
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
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students

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