For the 2024-25 school year, there are 60 private schools serving 11,819 students in North Dakota (there are 527 public schools, serving 119,760 students). 9% of all K-12 students in North Dakota are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $4,142 for elementary schools and $8,717 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best 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 (most commonly Catholic and 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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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in North Dakota?
The best 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?
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 $4,142 for elementary schools and $8,717 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in North Dakota?
North Dakota private schools are approximately 14% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in North Dakota go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in North Dakota are educated in private schools (compared to 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 (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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