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#32 of 38 private schools in ND
Light of Christ Catholic Schools
School · Bismarck, ND
A private school in Bismarck, ND serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1025 N 2ND ST, Bismarck, ND 58501
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Light of Christ Catholic Schools 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bismarck), 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
$69,796
Median home value
$276,000
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becep CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 0.8 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Shiloh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Light of Christ Catholic Schools is listed in Bismarck, ND; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Light of Christ Catholic Schools
Light of Christ Catholic Schools is a private school in Bismarck, ND, serving approximately 1,212 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 38 private schools in ND.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Light of Christ Catholic Schools
What grades does Light of Christ Catholic Schools serve?
Light of Christ Catholic Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Light of Christ Catholic Schools?
Light of Christ Catholic Schools has an enrollment of approximately 1,212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Light of Christ Catholic Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Light of Christ Catholic Schools is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Light of Christ Catholic Schools rank in ND?
Light of Christ Catholic Schools ranks #32 of 38 private schools in ND.
What is Light of Christ Catholic Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Light of Christ Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Light of Christ Catholic Schools a private school?
Yes, Light of Christ Catholic Schools is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Light of Christ Catholic Schools a religious school?
Light of Christ Catholic Schools has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burleigh County
- Phone
- (701) 425-0793
- Area population (ZIP 58501)
- 28,571
- Area average commute
- 13.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 58501; 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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