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St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Devils Lake, ND

824 10th Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in North Dakota
  • Growing: enrollment up 71% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Devils Lake since at least 2011

St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy is a Catholic parish school in Devils Lake, North Dakota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 164 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 71% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Fargo. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
164
Teachers
11.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 80 girls, 84 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota.

    Students by survey year

    96’11–12105’13–14108’15–16124’17–18159’19–20153’21–22164’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K33
    K31
    115
    221
    319
    418
    522
    615
    714
    89

    Student body

    White84%
    American Indian or Alaska Native8%
    Two or more races4%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

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    Questions about St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy

    What grades does St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy serve?

    St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy?

    About 164 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy?

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