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Best Stark County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,820 students in Stark County, ND (there are 21 public schools, serving 5,095 public students). 26% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 95%.
100% of private schools in Stark County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Stark County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Hope Christian Academy
Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
2891 5th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-3919
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Map of Trinity Catholic Schools
Trinity Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students
Catholic
810 Empire Rd
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-6081
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Map of Trinity Elementary North School
Trinity Elementary North School
Gr: PK-12 | 663 students
Catholic
810 Empire Road
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-6081
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Map of Trinity Elementary West
Trinity Elementary West
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students
Catholic
145 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-8094
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Map of Invitation Hill Adventist School
Invitation Hill Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
10730 Highway 10,
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-2050
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Map of Trinity Elementary East
Trinity Elementary East
Gr: PK-4 | 129 students
Catholic
515 3rd St E
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-9463
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stark County, North Dakota

Stark County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Catholic
250 1st St Se
Dickinson, ND 58601
(901) 228-6162
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Overview

Category
This State (ND)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearStark County Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20226
20216
20206
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
1,820 Students
11,847 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
2025303204179
2024303204172
2023121161174
2022216165185
2021216162180
2020216161171
2019184156175
2018184155172
2017241159180
2016241157178
2015241155167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20258%14%34%
20248%14%34%
202311%18%33%
20225%13%33%
20215%13%32%
20205%13%32%
20196%13%31%
20186%13%31%
20173%10%32%
20163%10%32%
20153%10%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
121 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
$6,820
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
95%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20250.490.480.65
20240.490.480.65
20230.550.540.65
20220.410.510.64
20210.410.500.64
20200.410.500.64
20190.330.510.63
20180.330.510.63
20170.260.470.61
20160.260.470.61
20150.260.460.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
187 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20222%1%4%
20212%1%4%
20202%1%4%
20191%1%4%
20181%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
62 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20234%3%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
35 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20233%4%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
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# White Students
1,209 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
66%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202566%69%52%
202466%69%52%
202359%63%52%
202273%67%54%
202173%67%54%
202073%67%54%
201981%65%56%
201881%65%56%
201786%69%58%
201686%69%58%
201586%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
500 Students
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
28%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202527%21%26%
202427%21%26%
202334%25%25%
202222%22%25%
202122%22%25%
202022%22%24%
201914%25%24%
201814%26%23%
201712%24%22%
201612%24%22%
201512%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stark County, ND?
The top ranked private schools in Stark County, ND include Trinity Catholic Schools, Trinity Elementary West, and Hope Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Stark County?
6 private schools are located in Stark County.
How diverse are private schools in Stark County?
Stark County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in Stark County go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Stark County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stark County?
100% of private schools in Stark County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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