For the 2024-25 school year, there are 60 private schools serving 11,819 students in North Dakota (there are 533 public schools, serving 122,044 students). 9% of all K-12 students in North Dakota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $4,175 for elementary schools and $8,783 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in North Dakota include Oak Grove Lutheran School, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, and Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School.
The average acceptance rate is 99% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 14% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
83% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Seventh Day Adventist.
Top Ranked North Dakota Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: Bennett (1 schools), Clara Barton (1 schools), Downtown (1 schools), Lewis And Clark (1 schools), Southpointe (1 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in North Dakota?
The top-ranked private schools in North Dakota include Oak Grove Lutheran School, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, and Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School.
How many private schools are located in North Dakota?
There are 60 private schools are located in North Dakota.
How much do private schools cost in North Dakota?
The average private school tuition in North Dakota is $4,175 for elementary schools and $8,783 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in North Dakota?
Approximately 14% of students in North Dakota private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in North Dakota go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in North Dakota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Dakota?
83% of private schools in North Dakota are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Seventh Day Adventist.
Which private schools in North Dakota are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in North Dakota include: St. Joseph's School vs. Williston Trinity Christian School, Williston Trinity Christian School vs. St. Joseph's School, St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School vs. Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
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