St. Bernard Mission School in Fort Yates, ND, serves 34 co鈥揺d udents in a rural setting from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with a total of 5 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Tuition is $1,100 per year, ranking. Bernard Mission School among the mo affordable private elementary and middle schools in North Dakota.
The udent body is predominantly students of color, representing 95.83% of enrollment, reflecting the school's diversity in rural Fort Yates.
Affiliated with the Catholic Church, the school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and a regional independent school association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Bernard Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Bernard Mission School cost?
St. Bernard Mission School's tuition is approximately $1,100 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard Mission School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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