Academy For Children in Fargo, ND offers co鈥揺d Montessori programs for preschool and kindergarten students in a midsize city setting.
Founded in 1987, the school enrolls 50 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 50:1.
The school is nonsectarian and located downtown, serving a diverse student body with 33 percent students of color.
Academy For Children ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in North Dakota for student diversity.
The school employs one teacher and provides early childhood education within a city community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Academy For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Academy For Children often compared to?
Academy For Children is often viewed alongside schools like Children's Montessori Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Academy For Children?
The application deadline for Academy For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Academy For Children located?
Academy For Children is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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People that viewed Academy For Children also viewed these schools: Children's Montessori Center and The Goddard School.
The nearest high school to Academy For Children is Oak Grove Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace Lutheran School (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 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
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
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