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#17 of 38 private schools in ND
Top 42% of private schools
Martin Luther School
Elementary School · Bismarck, ND
A private elementary school in Bismarck, ND serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
413 E AVE D, Bismarck, ND 58501
- 8.7:1 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 Martin Luther 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will-moore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Light of Christ Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Cathedral of the Holy Spirit SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 212 | 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.
Martin Luther School is listed in Bismarck, ND; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Martin Luther School
Martin Luther School is a private elementary school in Bismarck, ND, serving approximately 46 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 38 private schools in ND.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Phone
- (701) 224-9070
- 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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