The Innovation School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bismarck, ND
1617 Michigan Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Bismarck
The Innovation School is an independent private school in Bismarck, North Dakota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 30 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 76% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 140 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 30
- Teachers
- 3.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 140 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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 The Innovation School
What grades does The Innovation School serve?
The Innovation School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Innovation School?
About 30 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Innovation School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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