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Best Ward County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 956 students in Ward County, ND (there are , serving 10,506 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
75% of private schools in Ward County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ward County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
316 11th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
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Map of Our Redeemers Christian School
Our Redeemers Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Other Lutheran
700 16th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
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Map of Dakota Memorial School
Dakota Memorial School
Gr: 4-12 | 81 students
Alternative School
6301 19th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4211
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Map of Little Flower Elementary School
Little Flower Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students
Catholic
800 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 839-5882
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Ward County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of St. Leo's Elementary School
St. Leo's Elementary School
Gr: K-3 | 109 students
Catholic
105 1st St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-2597
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Overview

Category
This State (ND)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearWard County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20155
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# Students
956 Students
11,847 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
2025239204179
2024239204172
2023243161174
2022239165185
2021239162180
2020241161171
2019254156175
2018254155172
2017230159180
2016230157178
2015206155167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202514%14%34%
202414%14%34%
202314%18%33%
202212%13%33%
202112%13%32%
202012%13%32%
201912%13%31%
201812%13%31%
20179%10%32%
20169%10%32%
20159%10%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202310:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20250.510.480.65
20240.510.480.65
20230.510.540.65
20220.500.510.64
20210.500.500.64
20200.510.500.64
20190.520.510.63
20180.520.510.63
20170.510.470.61
20160.510.470.61
20150.530.460.61
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# American Indian Students
29 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%

Percentage of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Students of American Indian Trends

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20254%2%1%
20244%2%1%
20234%3%1%
20224%5%2%
20214%5%1%
20203%5%1%
20193%4%1%
20183%3%2%
20172%3%1%
20162%3%1%
20152%3%1%
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# Asian Students
12 Students
187 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%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
31 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20233%3%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
43 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
20254%3%7%
20244%3%7%
20234%4%8%
20223%3%7%
20213%3%7%
20203%3%8%
20193%2%7%
20183%2%7%
20172%1%7%
20162%1%7%
20152%1%8%
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# White Students
647 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
67%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202567%69%52%
202467%69%52%
202367%63%52%
202266%67%54%
202166%67%54%
202066%67%54%
201964%65%56%
201864%65%56%
201762%69%58%
201662%69%58%
201559%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
205 Students
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
21%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWard County AverageNorth Dakota (ND) AverageNational Average
202521%21%26%
202421%21%26%
202321%25%25%
202224%22%25%
202124%22%25%
202025%22%24%
201927%25%24%
201827%26%23%
201731%24%22%
201631%24%22%
201535%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
10 sports
sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ward County, ND?
The top ranked private schools in Ward County, ND include Bishop Ryan Catholic School and Our Redeemers Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Ward County?
4 private schools are located in Ward County.
What percentage of students in Ward County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Ward County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ward County?
75% of private schools in Ward County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).
Which private schools in Ward County are often viewed compared to one another?

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