For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 40 students in Walsh County, ND (there are , serving 2,144 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Walsh County, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Walsh County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).
草榴社区 Schools in Walsh County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Forest River School
(Brethren)
4068 35th Ave Ne
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 865-4294
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 865-4294
Gr: K-9 | 40 students
Overview
This County (Walsh County)
This State (ND)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
40 Students
11,847 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
288 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
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
n/a
302 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
44 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
100%
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
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 Walsh County, ND?
1 private schools are located in Walsh County, ND.
What percentage of students in Walsh County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Walsh County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walsh County?
100% of private schools in Walsh County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).
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