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#9 of 38 private schools in ND

Top 21% of private schools

Oak Grove Lutheran School

School · Fargo, ND

A private school in Fargo, ND serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

124 N TER N, Fargo, ND 58102

  • 11.7:1 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)
B+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Enrollment656
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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 Oak Grove Lutheran 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,206/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fargo), 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

$56,028

Median home value

$235,600

Median rent

$829/mo

College educated

45.5%

Homeownership

45.7%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White84.0%
Asian6.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Two or More2.4%
Black2.3%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Central Academy-sEnrollment path unverified5.64–120.3 mi47Compare →
Park Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privateK–121.0 mi523Compare →
Early Childhood Special Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK1.8 mi165Compare →
Probstfield Center for EducationEnrollment path unverified5.7PK2.4 mi260Compare →

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.

Oak Grove Lutheran School is listed in Fargo, ND; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Oak Grove Lutheran School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 58102)
32,591
Area average commute
15.3 min
Area median age
29.9
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 58102; 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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