草榴社区

Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.

Best Moorhead 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 871 students in Moorhead, MN (there are , serving 7,571 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Moorhead, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Moorhead, MN include Park Christian School and St. Joseph Elementary School.
100% of private schools in Moorhead, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Moorhead 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Park Christian School
Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.
(Christian)
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
Gr: K-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
1005 2nd Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(614) 314-6124
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students

Overview

This Town (Moorhead)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
871 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
48%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
$2,996

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
22 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
612 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
212 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
24%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Moorhead, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Moorhead, MN include Park Christian School and St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Moorhead?
2 private schools are located in Moorhead.
What percentage of students in Moorhead go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Moorhead are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Moorhead?
100% of private schools in Moorhead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Moorhead are often viewed compared to one another?

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