For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 48 students in Barnes County, ND (there are , serving 1,305 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Barnes County, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Barnes County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Barnes County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Catherine Elementary School
(Catholic)
540 3rd Ave Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Overview
This County (Barnes County)
This State (ND)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
48 Students
11,847 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
3 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
187 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
41 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
86%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Barnes County, ND?
1 private schools are located in Barnes County, ND.
What percentage of students in Barnes County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Barnes County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barnes County?
100% of private schools in Barnes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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