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St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School Top 6 · Oldest Founding Date (ND)
St. Michael's School Top 3 · Lowest Tuition (ND)

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in North Dakota

The average private preschool in North Dakota was founded around 1961 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in North Dakota is St. John's Academy, founded in 1890.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ND Schools Ranked: 24
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1890–1995
  • ND School Avg.: 1961
  • National School Avg.: 1971

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ND Schools Ranked: 24
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1890–1995
  • ND School Avg.: 1961
  • National School Avg.: 1971
Show school map — North Dakota (year founded range: 1890–1995, avg 1961)
Year Founded Range: 1890 2017 Avg. Year Founded: 1961

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in North Dakota (2026-27)

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Map of St. John's Academy
#1St. John's Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
1890year founded
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Map of Trinity Elementary North School
#2(°Õ2–T3)Trinity Elementary North School
Gr: PK-12 | 663 students
Catholic
810 Empire Road
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-6081
1904year founded
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Map of Trinity Elementary West
#2(°Õ2–T3)Trinity Elementary West
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students
Catholic
145 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-8094
1904year founded
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Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo
#4Oak Grove Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
1906year founded
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St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School Photo
#5St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9563
1913year founded
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St. Michael's School Photo
#6St. Michael's School
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
1916year founded
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Map of Little Flower Elementary School
#7Little Flower Elementary School
Gr: PK-9 | 143 students
Catholic
306 3rd Ave Se
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-6258
1942year founded
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Map of Grace Lutheran School
#8Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
(1)
1948year founded
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Map of Bishop Ryan Catholic School
#9Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
316 11th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
1958year founded
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Map of Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
#10Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
505 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
1959year founded
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Map of Holy Family St. Marys School
#11(°Õ11–T12)Holy Family St. Marys School
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
1961year founded
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Map of Trinity Catholic Schools
#11(°Õ11–T12)Trinity Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students
Catholic
810 Empire Rd
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-6081
1961year founded
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Map of Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
#13Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Montessori School
200 W Turnpike Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
1977year founded
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Map of Shiloh Christian School
#14Shiloh Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
1978year founded
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Map of Hope Christian Academy
#15Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
2891 5th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-3919
1981year founded
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Map of Our Redeemers Christian School
#16Our Redeemers Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Other Lutheran
700 16th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
1982year founded
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Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo
#17Grand Forks Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
1983year founded
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Map of Academy For Children
#18Academy For Children
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
20 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
1987year founded
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Williston Trinity Christian School Photo
#19Williston Trinity Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
2419 9th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-9056
(2)
1992year founded
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Map of Martin Luther School
#20Martin Luther School
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
413 E Avenue D
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
(1)
1995year founded
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Map of St. Ann's Catholic School
#21St. Ann's Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Catholic
1115 Louis Riel Drive
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-2667
1999year founded
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Map of Children's Montessori Center
#22Children's Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
2007year founded
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Map of St. Anne School
#23St. Anne School
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students
Catholic
1315 N 13th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
(1)
2012year founded
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Map of The Innovation School
#24The Innovation School
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
2017year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Dakota average private preschools founding year?
The North Dakota average private preschools founding year is 1961 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in North Dakota?
The top ranked private preschools in North Dakota include St. John's Academy, Trinity Elementary North School and Trinity Elementary West.

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