#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Dakota Memorial School
Alternative school · Grades 4–12
2.4 students per teacher
Minot, ND
A+Overall grade87 students2 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Private schools in North Dakota with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 36 of 36 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Martin Luther School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–7
6 students per teacher
Bismarck, ND
AOverall grade68 students6 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Johnson Corners Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
6.4 students per teacher
Watford City, ND
A+Overall grade77 students6 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
St. Alphonsus School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.1 students per teacher
Langdon, ND
AOverall grade74 students8 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Williston Trinity Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
8.6 students per teacher
Williston, ND
B+Overall grade255 students9 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
St. Catherine Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–6
8.6 students per teacher
Valley City, ND
AOverall grade54 students9 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Trinity Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.7 students per teacher
Dickinson, ND
AOverall grade611 students9 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Trinity Catholic Schools
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
9.2 students per teacher
Dickinson, ND
A-Overall grade239 students9 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Victory Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
9.3 students per teacher
Jamestown, ND
B+Overall grade77 students9 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Shiloh Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
9.9 students per teacher
Bismarck, ND
AOverall grade538 students10 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
10.5 students per teacher
Minot, ND
B+Overall grade376 students11 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
St. Michael's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
11 students per teacher
Grand Forks, ND
A+Overall grade139 students11 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Holy Spirit Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
11.2 students per teacher
Fargo, ND
A-Overall grade67 students11 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
St. John's Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
11.6 students per teacher
Jamestown, ND
B+Overall grade183 students12 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
St. Joseph's School
Diocesan school · Grades K–6
11.8 students per teacher
Williston, ND
B+Overall grade160 students12 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Capstone Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
11.8 students per teacher
Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade154 students12 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Christ the King Catholic Montessori School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
11.8 students per teacher
Mandan, ND
B+Overall grade133 students12 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Hope Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
11.9 students per teacher
Dickinson, ND
BOverall grade153 students12 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Holy Family St. Marys School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
12 students per teacher
Grand Forks, ND
B+Overall grade96 students12 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Forest River School
Brethren school · Grades K–10
12 students per teacher
Fordville, ND
BOverall grade53 students12 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Trinity Elementary East
Diocesan school · Grades K–4
12.1 students per teacher
Dickinson, ND
B+Overall grade91 students12 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
St. Johns School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
12.5 students per teacher
Wahpeton, ND
B+Overall grade104 students13 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Trinity Elementary West
Diocesan school · Grades K–4
12.7 students per teacher
Dickinson, ND
BOverall grade197 students13 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in North Dakota
Shanley High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
12.8 students per teacher
Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade316 students13 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.