How much does private school cost in Bismarck?

Private school in Bismarck averages $6,500/year in 2026 — 47% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $4,600/year; independent and prep schools average $12,800/year. Bismarck has approximately 40 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Bismarck for 2026?

Bismarck private school tuition ranges from $3,300 to $10,300/year. The city average is $6,500/year ($542/month). Religious schools run lower at $4,600/year; top independent day schools can reach $10,300+.

How does Bismarck private school cost compare to the national average?

Bismarck private school tuition averages $6,500/year, which is 47% below the national average ($12,350/year). Bismarck is more affordable than the national average for private school, with a higher share of parish-subsidized religious schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Bismarck?

The most affordable private schools in Bismarck are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $4,600/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Bismarck 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Bismarck?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Bismarck's average of $6,500/year, a household income of $54,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Bismarck average $6,500/year. 47% below national avg. Religious schools run $4,600/year; independent schools average $12,800/year.

City Average

$6,500

per year

Monthly Est.

$542

per month

Private Schools

in Bismarck

vs National

-$5,850

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Bismarck (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$5,500/yr

~$458/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$6,500/yr

~$541/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$7,800/yr

~$650/mo

Tuition by School Type in Bismarck

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$4,600/yr

-43% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$12,800/yr

-49% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$6,500/yr

-47% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Bismarck

Starting From

$3,300

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$6,500

Typical school

Top End

$10,300+

Elite prep schools

Most Bismarck private schools fall between $3,300 and $10,300/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Bismarck: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Century High School Prep (Bismarck)	$8,800	Independent	9–12
St. Mary's Central High School (Bismarck)	$9,200	Catholic	9–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.