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Best Walsh County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 40 students in Walsh County, ND (there are 13 public schools, serving 2,144 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Walsh County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Walsh County (2026-27)

Map of Forest River School
Forest River School
Gr: K-9 | 40 students
Brethren
4068 35th Ave Ne
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 865-4294
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Overview

Category
This State (ND)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWalsh County Total Schools
20251
20241
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
40 Students
11,847 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWalsh County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202540204179
202440204172
202020161171
201920156175
201820155172
201717159180
201617157178
201517155167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalsh County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:114:112:1
201810:114:112:1
20179:114:112:1
20169:113:112:1
20159:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearWalsh County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20250.000.480.65
20240.000.480.65
20200.000.500.64
20190.000.510.63
20180.000.510.63
20170.000.470.61
20160.000.470.61
20150.000.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
288 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
187 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
302 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
44 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
100%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWalsh County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
2025100%69%52%
2024100%69%52%
2020100%67%54%
2019100%65%56%
2018100%65%56%
2017100%69%58%
2016100%69%58%
2015100%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
n/a
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Walsh County, ND?
1 private schools are located in Walsh County, ND.
What percentage of students in Walsh County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Walsh County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walsh County?
100% of private schools in Walsh County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).

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