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#17 of 38 private schools in ND

Top 42% of private schools

Martin Luther School

Elementary School

413 E AVE D, Bismarck, ND 58501

Private

Enrollment

46

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Dakota private schools

#17 of 38

In Bismarck

#2 of 8

public schools

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Martin Luther School

6.8/10

Elementary School in Bismarck · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Will-moore Elementary School

4.3/10

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Bismarck High School

5.4/10

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About Martin Luther School

Martin Luther School is a private elementary school in Bismarck, ND. Martin Luther School serves approximately 46 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Martin Luther School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 38 private schools in ND.

How it compares0.7 pts above ND schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • ND avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 46 students, Martin Luther School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Martin Luther School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Martin Luther School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Martin Luther School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Bismarck, ND

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
This School
vs
14.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
46
This School
vs
285
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87% vs 0%
Black 4.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.2% vs 0%
Asian 2.2% vs 0%
Martin Luther School Bismarck Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Martin Luther School (this school) 6.8
WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.3
BECEP CENTER 3.4
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.6
NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.9
PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.0
HIGHLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.8
JEANNETTE MYHRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.9
GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.7
DOROTHY MOSES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.4
ROBERT PLACE MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.0
RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.3
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.0
VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.5
ELK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.7
Theodore Jamerson Elementary School 7.1
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.7
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.1
SILVER RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.9
PRAIRIE ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.7
APPLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.6

Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in Bismarck

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 17%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Enrollment 46
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 87.0%
Black 4.3%
Native American 4.3%
Hispanic 2.2%
Asian 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

413 E AVE D, Bismarck, ND 58501

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Martin Luther School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bismarck, see our Bismarck schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 0.1 mi 4.3
BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL Bismarck 0.2 mi 5.4
LIGHT OF CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Bismarck 0.3 mi 5.0
ST MARY'S GRADE SCHOOL Bismarck 0.4 mi 5.6
CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Bismarck 0.5 mi 6.2
NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 0.9 mi 6.9
BECEP CENTER Bismarck 0.6 mi 3.4
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 0.7 mi 7.6
PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 0.9 mi 4.0
SOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL Bismarck 1.0 mi 5.0
WACHTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Bismarck 1.3 mi 4.8
JEANNETTE MYHRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 1.3 mi 3.9
DOROTHY MOSES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 1.5 mi 4.4
GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 1.3 mi 5.7
THE INNOVATION SCHOOL Bismarck 1.3 mi 5.4
SIMLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Bismarck 1.1 mi 5.3
HIGHLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 1.3 mi 6.8
CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL Bismarck 1.9 mi 6.8
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck 1.9 mi 7.0
SHILOH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bismarck 1.9 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 58501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,796

Median Home Value

$276,000

Median Rent

$938/mo

Population

28,571

College Educated

35.4%

Homeownership

63.3%

Avg Commute

13.9 min

Poverty Rate

13%

Median Age

37.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ST ALPHONSUS SCHOOL Langdon, ND 6.8
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Carson, ND 6.9
TWIN BUTTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Halliday, ND 7.0
MENOKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menoken, ND 7.1
STRASBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Strasburg, ND 7.3
HOLY SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo, ND 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Martin Luther School

What grades does Martin Luther School serve?

Martin Luther School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Martin Luther School?

Martin Luther School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther School?

The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Martin Luther School rank in ND?

Martin Luther School ranks #17 of 38 private schools in ND.

What is Martin Luther School's MySchoolScout rating?

Martin Luther School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Martin Luther School a private school?

Yes, Martin Luther School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Martin Luther School a religious school?

Martin Luther School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
78 Very Walkable
Bike Score
62 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
46
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Small City
County
Burleigh County

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