Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary's Central High School
About the School
- St. Mary's Central High School is North Dakota's largest and oldest Catholic high school, with a rich history of educational excellence in the Bismarck-Mandan community.
- In 1878, four sisters from the convent of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, arrived in Bismarck to staff what was then the St. Mary's Academy and Boarding School.
- In 1916, the first high school classes were offered and the spring of 1922 brought the first graduation at St. Mary's High School.
- St. Mary's Central High School strives to promote a Christian atmosphere of learning in which all students develop themselves academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.
- St. Mary's Central High School is committed to providing a foundation of faith in the Catholic tradition, and in fostering an environment in which students and staff will be free to experience the presence of Jesus Christ in their personal lives.
- St. Mary's is a student-centered school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Mary's Central High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
336 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 14%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary's Central High School often compared to?
St. Mary's Central High School is often viewed alongside schools like Shiloh Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary's Central High School's ranking?
St. Mary's Central High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Central High School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Central High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students
Catholic
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(701) 893-3200
Distance: 189.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
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(701) 373-7114
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
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Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
Distance: 99.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Other Lutheran
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(701) 839-0772
Distance: 920.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
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Distance: 187.7 mi
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Catholic
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(701) 893-3200
Distance: 189.9 mi
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Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
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(701) 373-7114
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Catholic
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Distance: 0.8 mi
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,291 students
Catholic
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Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
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(701) 223-0225
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