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#6 of 38 private schools in ND

Top 13% of private schools

Dakota Memorial School

School · Minot, ND

A private school in Minot, ND serving grades 4th – 12th.

Private

6301 19TH AVE NW, Minot, ND 58703

  • 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ND.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Enrollment95
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ND

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Dakota Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,756/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minot), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,926

Median home value

$254,800

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White62.1%
Native American24.2%
Hispanic6.3%
Black4.2%
Two or More3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Ryan Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–124.0 mi362Compare →
Central Campus SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–104.5 mi1,048Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dakota Memorial School is listed in Minot, ND; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Dakota Memorial School

Dakota Memorial School is a private school in Minot, ND, serving approximately 95 students in grades 4th-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 38 private schools in ND.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dakota Memorial School

What grades does Dakota Memorial School serve?

Dakota Memorial School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend Dakota Memorial School?

Dakota Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Memorial School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Memorial School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dakota Memorial School rank in ND?

Dakota Memorial School ranks #6 of 38 private schools in ND.

What is Dakota Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dakota Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dakota Memorial School a private school?

Yes, Dakota Memorial School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Dakota Memorial School a religious school?

No, Dakota Memorial School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
95
Gender Split
64% M / 36% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Ward County
Area population (ZIP 58703)
22,604
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
33.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58703; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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