St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools serves 1067 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,067 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,067 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Former Governor of North Dakota Jack Dalrymple
- Nobel Laureate in Literature Louise Glück (Honorary Alumnus)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools often compared to?
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools?
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools famous alumni include: Former Governor of North Dakota Jack Dalrymple and Nobel Laureate in Literature Louise Glück (Honorary Alumnus).
What is St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools's ranking?
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools?
The application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools located?
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools is located in the Bennett neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
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100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(701) 223-4113
Bismarck, ND 58501
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187.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students
Shiloh Christian School
(Christian)
1915 Shiloh Dr
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(701) 221-2104
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
186.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students Tuition listed
Our Redeemers Christian School
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700 16th Ave Se
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(701) 839-0772
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
230.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
500 South E German Lane
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(501) 336-9067
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(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shiloh Christian School
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1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
186.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students Tuition listed
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Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
230.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
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(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shiloh Christian School
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1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
186.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students Tuition listed
Our Redeemers Christian School
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700 16th Ave Se
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(701) 839-0772
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
230.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
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Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
842.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 835 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12
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Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
2811 7th St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
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Oak Grove Lutheran School ![Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.]( "Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(218) 236-0500
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
6.4 miles
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24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
44.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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(218) 739-3371
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
50 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Destiny Academy
(Christian)
27871 140th Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
69 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 31 students
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Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
2811 7th St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
1134 Westrac Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
4.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Tuition listed
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Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
2811 7th St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 S 58th Ave
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-4000
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-4000
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-4300
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-4300
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Fargo Davies High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7150 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 40th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4401 42nd St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-4200
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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