#1 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Light of Christ Catholic Schools
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,314 students
Bismarck, ND
B-Overall grade1,314 students15 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
The private schools in North Dakota with the most students. Top 42 of 42 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Jpii Catholic Schools
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,137 students
Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade1,137 students15 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades K–12
655 students
Fargo, ND
BOverall grade655 students14 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Trinity Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
611 students
Dickinson, ND
AOverall grade611 students9 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Shiloh Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
538 students
Bismarck, ND
AOverall grade538 students10 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
376 students
Minot, ND
B+Overall grade376 students11 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
St. Mary's Central High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
349 students
Bismarck, ND
BOverall grade349 students13 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades K–5
318 students
Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade318 students14 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Shanley High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
316 students
Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade316 students13 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Our Redeemers Christian School
Lutheran school · Grades Pre-K–12
290 students
Minot, ND
B-Overall grade290 students17 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Trinity Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
266 students
West Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade266 students13 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Sacred Heart Middle School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
263 students
Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade263 students17 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Williston Trinity Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
255 students
Williston, ND
B+Overall grade255 students9 students per teacher
#14 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Trinity Catholic Schools
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
239 students
Dickinson, ND
A-Overall grade239 students9 students per teacher
#15 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
St. Mary's Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
226 students
Bismarck, ND
B-Overall grade226 students16 students per teacher
#16 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Trinity Elementary West
Diocesan school · Grades K–4
197 students
Dickinson, ND
BOverall grade197 students13 students per teacher
#17 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
St. Anne School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–5
195 students
Bismarck, ND
B-Overall grade195 students18 students per teacher
#18 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
St. John's Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
183 students
Jamestown, ND
B+Overall grade183 students12 students per teacher
#19 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
164 students
Devils Lake, ND
BOverall grade164 students14 students per teacher
#20 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
St. Joseph's School
Diocesan school · Grades K–6
160 students
Williston, ND
B+Overall grade160 students12 students per teacher
#21 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Capstone Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
154 students
Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade154 students12 students per teacher
#22 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Hope Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
153 students
Dickinson, ND
BOverall grade153 students12 students per teacher
#23 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
St. Michael's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
139 students
Grand Forks, ND
A+Overall grade139 students11 students per teacher
#24 Largest Private Schools in North Dakota
Christ the King Catholic Montessori School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
133 students
Mandan, ND
B+Overall grade133 students12 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.