We are 33% non-catholic, which shows we do accept people of all denominations and backgrounds.
Our computer lab has 25 PC's all wired. All classrooms have 3 desktops and each teacher has a laptop.
We grade and report electronically as well as keep track of lunch the same way.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,100
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1890
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
23 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
NonParish are slightly more than Parish. Graduated scale for families of 2 or more.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Student CouncilYearbook
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Academy cost?
St. John's Academy's tuition is approximately $2,100 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John's Academy?
The acceptance rate of St. John's Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 95%.
What sports does St. John's Academy offer?
St. John's Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is St. John's Academy's ranking?
St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Academy?
The application deadline for St. John's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John's Academy is Anne Carlsen Center (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Saviors Lutheran E (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Victory Christian School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Saviors Lutheran E
(Other Lutheran)
402 5th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 7 students
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
Hillcrest Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
116 15th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Tuition listed
Anne Carlsen Center ![Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus]( "Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus")
Special Education School (Christian)
701 3rd St Nw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 6 students
St. Catherine Elementary School
(Catholic)
540 3rd Ave Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
33.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anne Carlsen Center ![Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus]( "Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus")
Special Education School (Christian)
701 3rd St Nw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 6 students
New Testament Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
701 E. Front St.
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
85.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
89.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students
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
91.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Park Christian School ![Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.]( "Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.")
(Christian)
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
92.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Saviors Lutheran E
(Other Lutheran)
402 5th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 7 students
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
Hillcrest Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
116 15th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Tuition listed
Anne Carlsen Center ![Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus]( "Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus")
Special Education School (Christian)
701 3rd St Nw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 6 students
St. Catherine Elementary School
(Catholic)
540 3rd Ave Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
33.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
St. Joseph School And St. Mary's Academy
(Catholic)
824 10th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-5016
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-5016
84 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
2811 7th St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
86 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4665 44th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 492-2959
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 492-2959
87.2 miles
Gr: NS-K
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
89.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Louis L'amour Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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