For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 3,094 students in Cass County, ND (there are , serving 27,542 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Cass County, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Cass County, ND include St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools, Oak Grove Lutheran School, and Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
64% of private schools in Cass County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked Cass County 草榴社区 Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Gr: PK-5 | 395 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
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 student
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
1134 Westrac Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Tuition listed
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Holy Spirit Elementary School
(Catholic)
1441 8th Street N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
2811 7th St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
Cass County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A Child's World (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
3100 12th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 298-8047
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 298-8047
Gr: K | 24 students
Red River Adventist School (Closed 2023)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3000 Elm St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 235-0128
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 235-0128
Gr: 6-7 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Cass County, ND?
The top ranked private schools in Cass County, ND include St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools, Oak Grove Lutheran School, and Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Cass County?
11 private schools are located in Cass County.
How diverse are private schools in Cass County?
Cass County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average of 15%.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
64% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Cass County include: The Goddard School vs. Dakota Montessori School, Academy For Children vs. Children's Montessori Center, Holy Spirit Elementary School vs. Nativity Continuation School
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