Best North Dakota Private Schools Belonging to Membership Associations (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 private schools belonging to membership associations in North Dakota.

The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (56% of schools), Other school association(s) (16% of schools) and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (13% of schools).

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.

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.

Williston Trinity Christian School Photo

Top Ranked North Dakota Private Schools by Membership Association (2024-25)

Membership Association

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

American Montessori Society (AMS)

185

23%

Association Montessori International (AMI)

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

1,501

12%

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

395

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)

26%

Institute for Independent Education

36%

International Montessori Council (IMC)

29%

National Association for the Education of Young Children

29%

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

666

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

National Association of Private Schools

318

National Association of Private Special Education Centers

143

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

5,963

13%

Other Montessori association(s)

175

Other school association(s)

1,594

State or regional independent school association

987

10%

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