St. Johns School serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of St. Johns School is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Johns School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
147 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Johns School's ranking?
St. Johns School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Johns School?
The application deadline for St. Johns School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Johns School is Hillcrest Academy (24.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary's School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
210 4th St N
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-5443
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-5443
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1150 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
24.2 miles
Gr: NS | 21 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Academy![Hillcrest Academy Photo]( "Hillcrest Academy Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
(Catholic)
426 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
25 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Tuition listed
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
38.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 student
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