For the 2026 school year, there are 60 private schools serving 11,847 students in North Dakota (there are , serving 122,701 students). 9% of all K-12 students in North Dakota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,025 for elementary schools and $9,883 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in North Dakota include Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School, Trinity Elementary North School, and Brentwood Adventist Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 14% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (ND)
US
# Schools
60 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
11,847 Students
5,701,032 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
933 Teachers
507,966 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,820
$14,879
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$7,130
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.65
# American Indian Students
288 Students
29,886 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
187 Students
265,088 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
507,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
302 Students
416,690 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
8,228 Students
2,933,581 Students
% White Students
69%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
20,067 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
2,618 Students
1,472,017 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked North Dakota 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Bennett (1 schools), Clara Barton (1 schools), Downtown (1 schools), Lewis And Clark (1 schools), Southpointe (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in North Dakota?
The top-ranked private schools in North Dakota include Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School, Trinity Elementary North School, and Brentwood Adventist Christian 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 $6,025 for elementary schools and $9,883 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 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Dakota?
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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