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Richland County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 147 students in Richland County, ND (there are 15 public schools, serving 2,411 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Richland County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Richland County (2026-27)

Map of St. Johns School
St. Johns School
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Catholic
122 2nd St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6116
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Richland County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Richards Elementary School
Richards Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1301 7th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6709
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Overview

Category
This State (ND)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
147 Students
11,880 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
103 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
70%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
2,651 Students
% of Others Students
27%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Richland County, ND?
1 private schools are located in Richland County, ND.
What percentage of students in Richland County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Richland County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richland County?
100% of private schools in Richland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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