Light of Christ Catholic Schools
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Bismarck, ND
1025 N 2nd St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest of 25 Catholic schools in North Dakota
- The largest Catholic school in Bismarck
- 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 642% since 2015–16
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Bismarck, North Dakota, Light of Christ Catholic Schools is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,314 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 642% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Diocese of Bismarck. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 1,314
- Teachers
- 90.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 675 girls, 639 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Bismarck
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
Questions about Light of Christ Catholic Schools
What grades does Light of Christ Catholic Schools serve?
Light of Christ Catholic Schools serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Light of Christ Catholic Schools?
About 1,314 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Light of Christ Catholic Schools?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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