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Largest North Dakota Private Elementary Schools

Name: North Dakota Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in North Dakota has 215 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in North Dakota is Light Of Christ Catholic Schools, with 1,291 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# ND Schools Ranked: 52
Top 20 Range (Students): 196–1,291
ND School Avg.: 215
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# ND Schools Ranked: 52
Top 20 Range (Students): 196–1,291
ND School Avg.: 215
National School Avg.: 196

North Dakota Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +30.5% (+50 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Dakota (ND) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	214	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	192	214	▲ +43	▲ +25.1%
2023	193	171	▲ +3	▲ +1.8%
2022	205	168	▲ +1	▲ +0.6%
2021	201	167	▲ +1	▲ +0.6%
2020	188	166	▲ +3	▲ +1.8%
2019	193	163	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	190	163	▼ -1	▼ -0.6%
2017	199	164	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	196	164	— 0	— 0.0%
2015	183	164	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — North Dakota (students range: 196–1,291, avg 215)

School Size Range: 56 1,291 Avg. School Size: 305

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Dakota average private elementary schools student size?

The North Dakota average private elementary schools student size is 215 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in North Dakota?

The top ranked private elementary schools in North Dakota include Light Of Christ Catholic Schools, St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools and Oak Grove Lutheran School.

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