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Bismarck ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,428 students in Bismarck, ND, 19% of all K-12 students in Bismarck, ND are educated in private schools versus (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 0%.
83% of private schools in Bismarck, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 3,428
  • Average Tuition: $8,666
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Bismarck, ND School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 3,428
  • Average Tuition: $8,666
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Bismarck, ND School Trends

Top Ranked Bismarck ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Brentwood Adventist Christian School
Brentwood Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9111 Wentworth Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-1579
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Map of Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
Catholic
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
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Map of Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,291 students
Catholic
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
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Map of St. Mary's Central High School
St. Mary's Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students
Catholic
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-4113
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Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
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Map of Dakota Adventist Academy
Dakota Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
15905 Sheyenne Cir
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9000
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Map of Dakota Memorial School- Bismarck
Dakota Memorial School- Bismarck
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1227 N 35th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
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Map of The Innovation School
The Innovation School
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
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Map of Martin Luther School
Martin Luther School
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
413 E Avenue D
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
(1)
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Map of Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
Missouri Valley Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Montessori School
200 W Turnpike Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6779
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Map of St. Anne School
St. Anne School
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students
Catholic
1315 N 13th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-3373
(1)
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Map of St. Mary's Grade School
St. Mary's Grade School
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
807 E Thayer Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
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Bismarck, ND ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

12
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+33.3% (+3 schools) 10-yr
3,428
Students
+76.4% (+1,485 students) 10-yr
$8,666
Avg. Tuition
-41.4% (-$6,134) 8-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+10.0% (+1 student) 8-yr
15%
Students of Color
+150.0% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bismarck)
This State (ND)
# Schools
12 Schools
59 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearBismarck, ND Total Schools
202512
202412
202311
202212
202112
202011
201911
201811
20179
20169
20159
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# Students
3,428 Students
11,847 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
2025286204179
2024286204172
2023182161174
2022204165185
2021204162180
2020218161171
2019224156175
2018224155172
2017236159180
2016215157178
2015216155167
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% Students of Color
15%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
202515%14%34%
202415%14%34%
202335%18%33%
202217%13%33%
202117%13%32%
202017%13%32%
201914%13%31%
201814%13%31%
20175%10%32%
20165%10%32%
20156%10%32%
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0.46
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20250.460.480.65
20240.460.480.65
20230.670.540.65
20220.520.510.64
20210.520.500.64
20200.520.500.64
20190.490.510.63
20180.490.510.63
20170.370.470.61
20160.370.470.61
20150.370.460.61
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# American Indian Students
83 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20252%2%1%
20242%2%1%
20232%3%1%
20222%5%2%
20212%5%1%
20202%5%1%
20192%4%1%
20182%3%2%
20171%3%1%
20161%3%1%
20151%3%1%
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# Asian Students
86 Students
187 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20253%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20234%2%5%
20221%1%4%
20211%1%4%
20201%1%4%
20191%1%4%
20181%1%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
98 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
202310%3%9%
20226%2%8%
20216%2%9%
20206%2%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
100 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20239%4%8%
20225%3%7%
20215%3%7%
20205%3%8%
20194%2%7%
20184%2%7%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%7%
20151%1%8%
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# White Students
2,415 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
71%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
202571%69%52%
202471%69%52%
202350%63%52%
202266%67%54%
202166%67%54%
202066%67%54%
201969%65%56%
201869%65%56%
201778%69%58%
201678%69%58%
201577%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
604 Students
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
18%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
202518%21%26%
202418%21%26%
202325%25%25%
202220%22%25%
202120%22%25%
202020%22%24%
201919%25%24%
201819%26%23%
201718%24%22%
201618%24%22%
201519%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
211 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202317:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201719:114:112:1
201618:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearBismarck, ND AvgNorth Dakota (ND)National
2025111315
2024111315
2023131415
2022121315
2021121315
2020101315
2019101315
2018101315
2017101315
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,666
$6,820
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bismarck, ND?
The top ranked private schools in Bismarck, ND include Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School, St. Mary's Central High School, and Shiloh Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bismarck?
12 private schools are located in Bismarck.
How diverse are private schools in Bismarck?
Bismarck private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in Bismarck go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Bismarck are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bismarck?
83% of private schools in Bismarck are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Bismarck are often viewed compared to one another?

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