For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,428 students in Bismarck, ND (there are , serving 14,310 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Bismarck, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Bismarck, ND include St. Mary's Central High School, Light Of Christ Catholic Schools, and Brentwood Adventist Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private schools in Bismarck, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Bismarck ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brentwood Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9111 Wentworth Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-1579
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-1579
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
Gr: PK-12 | 1,291 student Tuition listed
St. Mary's Central High School
(Catholic)
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-4113
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students
Shiloh Christian School
(Christian)
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students Tuition listed
Dakota Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15905 Sheyenne Cir
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9000
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dakota Memorial School- Bismarck
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1227 N 35th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
The Innovation School
Special Program Emphasis
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
413 E Avenue D
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Tuition listed
Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
200 W Turnpike Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
Gr: PK-K | 175 students Tuition listed
1315 N 13th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Grade School
(Catholic)
807 E Thayer Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Bismarck, ND?
The top ranked private schools in Bismarck, ND include St. Mary's Central High School, Light Of Christ Catholic Schools, and Brentwood Adventist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bismarck?
12 private schools are located in Bismarck.
How diverse are private schools in Bismarck?
Bismarck private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is same as the North Dakota private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Bismarck go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Bismarck are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bismarck?
83% of private schools in Bismarck are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Bismarck are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bismarck include: St. Mary's Central High School vs. Shiloh Christian School, St. Anne School vs. St. Mary's Grade School, St. Mary's Grade School vs. St. Anne School
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