The Anne Carlsen Center offers a rich tradition of empowering individuals with disabilities and their families.
Our experienced staff provides compassion, training, services and supports in homes and communities across North Dakota.
On our Jamestown campus, we meet the educational, residential, and therapeutic needs of children and young adults with autism, behavior disorders, medical fragility, and other developmental disabilities.
The Anne Carlsen Center offers a rich tradition of residential, therapeutic and educational services on one campus.
Our individualized services include care for children and young adults with cerebral palsy; orthopedic, vision and hearing impairments; autism, pervasive and other behavior disorders; and many other medical challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1950
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Anne Carlsen Center?
The application deadline for Anne Carlsen Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Anne Carlsen Center is New Testament Baptist Christian School (86.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Saviors Lutheran E (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John's Academy (1.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Saviors Lutheran E
(Other Lutheran)
402 5th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 7 students
Hillcrest Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
116 15th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Tuition listed
St. John's Academy
(Catholic)
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
St. Catherine Elementary School
(Catholic)
540 3rd Ave Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
32.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Testament Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
701 E. Front St.
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2122
86.4 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
88.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students
Oak Grove Lutheran School ![Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.]( "Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
90.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Park Christian School ![Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.]( "Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.")
(Christian)
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
91.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Dakota Memorial School- Bismarck
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1227 N 35th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
96.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Saviors Lutheran E
(Other Lutheran)
402 5th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 7 students
Hillcrest Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
116 15th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Tuition listed
St. John's Academy
(Catholic)
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
St. Catherine Elementary School
(Catholic)
540 3rd Ave Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
32.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John's Academy
(Catholic)
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
2811 7th St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
85.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
St. Joseph School And St. Mary's Academy
(Catholic)
824 10th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-5016
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-5016
85.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4665 44th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 492-2959
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 492-2959
86.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
2.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 27%
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