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Dakota Memorial School

Alternative school · Grades 4–12

Minot, ND

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6301 19th Ave NW, Minot, ND 58703

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Minot
  • Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools nationwide
  • One of the most diverse private schools in North Dakota
  • Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Minot since at least 2011

Dakota Memorial School is an independent private school in Minot, North Dakota, for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. It has about 87 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of independent schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 50% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 4–12
Students
87
Teachers
36 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 36 girls, 51 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools nationwide (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of independent schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    58’11–12107’13–1464’15–1694’17–18134’19–2095’21–2287’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    44
    56
    69
    75
    816
    912
    1021
    119
    125

    Student body

    White76%
    American Indian or Alaska Native14%
    Black8%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Two or more races1%

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Dakota Memorial School

    What grades does Dakota Memorial School serve?

    Dakota Memorial School serves grades 4–12.

    How many students attend Dakota Memorial School?

    About 87 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Dakota Memorial School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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