Forest River School in Fordville, ND serves 40 co鈥揺d students from kindergarten through grade 9 in a rural community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with 4 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary program.
Forest River School is affiliated with the Brethren orientation under an other religious affiliation.
Located in a rural, remote area, the school offers private education options for families seeking kindergarten to ninth鈥揼rade programs.
Tuition information is not specified, with local private school elementary tuition averaging $7,290 in North Dakota.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Forest River School?
The application deadline for Forest River School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Forest River School is New Testament Baptist Christian School (19.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Michael's School (35.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Testament Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
701 E. Front St.
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
19.2 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
St. Michael's School ![St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.]( "St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.")
(Catholic)
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
35.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
35.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Forks Montessori Academy ![Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.]( "Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.")
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
36 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
St. Mary's Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
36 miles
Gr: K-6 | 47 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Testament Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
701 E. Front St.
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
19.2 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
35.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
36.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
532 Pacific Ave
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6822
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6822
58.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
61.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Testament Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
701 E. Front St.
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
19.2 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
St. Michael's School ![St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.]( "St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.")
(Catholic)
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
35.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
35.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Forks Montessori Academy ![Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.]( "Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.")
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
36 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
St. Mary's Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-4818
36 miles
Gr: K-6 | 47 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael's School ![St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.]( "St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.")
(Catholic)
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
35.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
35.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Forks Montessori Academy ![Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.]( "Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.")
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
36 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
36.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
36.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
4.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
8.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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