Very Good

#9 of 38 private schools in ND

Top 21% of private schools

Oak Grove Lutheran School

School

124 N TER N, Fargo, ND 58102

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

656

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

656

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Dakota private schools

#9 of 38

In Fargo

#2 of 6

public schools

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About Oak Grove Lutheran School

Oak Grove Lutheran School is a private school in Fargo, ND. Oak Grove Lutheran School serves approximately 656 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Grove Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 38 private schools in ND.

How it compares1.1 pts above ND schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
ND avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Oak Grove Lutheran 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.

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How Oak Grove Lutheran School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Fargo, ND

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

This School

12.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

656

This School

469

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84% vs 0%

Asian 6.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.3% vs 0%

Black 2.3% vs 0%

Oak Grove Lutheran School Fargo Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Oak Grove Lutheran School (this school)	—	656	11.7:1	7.3
HORACE MANN ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	350	9.5:1	4.6
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.3 mi	899	12.7:1	6.5
FARGO 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMY	1.4 mi	82	41:1	3.9
FARGO K-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMY	1.4 mi	28	14:1	—
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	307	12.8:1	6.6
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL	1.7 mi	1,112	13.2:1	6.8
DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL	1.8 mi	117	13:1	5.4
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL	1.8 mi	165	12.7:1	5.2
CLARA BARTON HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	328	12.6:1	7.6
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	296	10.2:1	2.5
CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.2 mi	639	11:1	5.9
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	385	14.8:1	9.0
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.4 mi	157	7.1:1	4.2
MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	138	8.1:1	2.6
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL	2.7 mi	910	11.4:1	6.9
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	437	10.2:1	4.2
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	322	8.9:1	4.1
EXPLORER ACADEMY	2.7 mi	28	3.1:1	—
EAGLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	303	11.2:1	8.1
ED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.3 mi	437	9.7:1	5.4

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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

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,225

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 28%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.8 / 10

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Enrollment 656

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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 84.0%

Asian 6.1%

Hispanic 4.3%

Two or More 2.4%

Black 2.3%

Native American 0.8%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

124 N TER N, Fargo, ND 58102

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Grove Lutheran School may also want to explore other schools in the area. West Central Academy-S (rated 5.6/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Moorhead), a more accessible option. Additionally, PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Moorhead), a more accessible option. For more schools in Fargo, see our Fargo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
West Central Academy-S Moorhead	0.3 mi	47	5.6
Robert Asp Elementary Moorhead	0.5 mi	622	4.3
HORACE MANN ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo	0.6 mi	350	4.6
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Moorhead	0.8 mi	225	7.6
PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Moorhead	1.0 mi	523	5.0
HOLY SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo	1.3 mi	62	7.5
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Fargo	1.3 mi	899	6.5
FARGO K-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMY Fargo	1.4 mi	28	—
FARGO 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMY Fargo	1.4 mi	82	3.9
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo	1.5 mi	307	6.6
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Fargo	1.7 mi	1,112	6.8
MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL Moorhead	1.5 mi	2,017	6.7
CLARA BARTON HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo	1.9 mi	328	7.6
ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY Moorhead	2.0 mi	595	6.9
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo	2.3 mi	385	9.0
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL Fargo	1.8 mi	165	5.2
DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL Fargo	1.8 mi	117	5.4
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fargo	2.0 mi	67	6.2
PROBSTFIELD CENTER FOR EDUCATION Moorhead	2.4 mi	260	5.7
Probstfield Elementary Moorhead	2.4 mi	287	4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 58102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,028

Median Home Value

$235,600

Median Rent

$829/mo

Population

32,591

College Educated

45.5%

Homeownership

45.7%

Avg Commute

15.3 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Median Age

29.9

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
TRINITY ELEMENTARY NORTH SCHOOL Dickinson, ND	560	7.3
SHILOH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bismarck, ND	538	6.2
TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Dickinson, ND	562	6.0
Standing Rock Community School Fort Yates, ND	565	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Grove Lutheran School

What grades does Oak Grove Lutheran School serve?

Oak Grove Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Oak Grove Lutheran School?

Oak Grove Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Lutheran School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Oak Grove Lutheran School rank in ND?

Oak Grove Lutheran School ranks #9 of 38 private schools in ND.

What is Oak Grove Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Grove Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Oak Grove Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Oak Grove Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Oak Grove Lutheran School a religious school?

Oak Grove Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 26 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 656
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 56
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Cass County
Phone: (701) 373-7101

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