For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 147 students in Richland County, ND (there are , serving 2,411 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Richland County, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Richland County, ND is St. Johns School.
100% of private schools in Richland County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Richland County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richland County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richards Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 7th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6709
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6709
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Overview
This County (Richland County)
This State (ND)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
147 Students
11,847 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
288 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
103 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
70%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
36 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
40 Students
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
27%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Richland County, ND?
The top-ranked private schools in Richland County, ND is St. Johns School.
How many private schools are located in Richland County?
1 private schools are located in Richland County.
What percentage of students in Richland County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Richland County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richland County?
100% of private schools in Richland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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