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North Dakota Private Schools By Tuition Cost

The average private school tuition in North Dakota is $6,853 per year (2026-27).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $6,061 per year and the private high school average is $0 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is St. John's Academy, with a tuition of $2,100.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # ND Schools Ranked: 8
  • Top 20 Range (Tuition): $2,100–$17,950
  • ND School Avg.: $6,813
  • National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # ND Schools Ranked: 8
  • Top 20 Range (Tuition): $2,100–$17,950
  • ND School Avg.: $6,813
  • National School Avg.: $11,160
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Tuition Cost Range: $2,100 $17,950 Avg. Tuition Cost: $6,813

North Dakota Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2026-27)

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Map of St. John's Academy
#1St. John's Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
$2,100tuition
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#2St. Michael's School
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
$2,650tuition
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Map of Holy Family St. Marys School
#3Holy Family St. Marys School
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
$2,900tuition
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Map of Johnson Corners Christian Academy
#4Johnson Corners Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
11008 Highway 23
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 675-2359
$3,400tuition
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#5St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
$5,000tuition
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Map of The Innovation School
#6The Innovation School
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
$9,000tuition
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#7Oak Grove Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 780 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 32
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7100
$11,500tuition
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Map of Dakota Adventist Academy
#8Dakota Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
15905 Sheyenne Cir
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9000
$17,950tuition
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Dakota average private schools tuition?
The North Dakota average private schools tuition is $6,853 for 2026-27.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in North Dakota?
The top ranked private schools in North Dakota include St. John's Academy, St. Michael's School and Holy Family St. Marys School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in North Dakota?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in North Dakota is Johnson Corners Christian Academy, with a tuition of $3400. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is St. John's Academy, with a tuition of $2100.

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