Our Schools

The purpose of Catholic education is to offer an enriched, faith-based education which teaches Gospel values across all curriculum and fosters constant academic and spiritual growth.

Elementary Schools:
St. Mary's Grade School, Saint Anne School, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Elementary 

• Pre-Kindergarten 3-4 year old classes and 4-5 year old classes – half and full day options available.
  • Affordable tuition rates are often less expensive than daycare.
  • Hands-on experiences enrich the minds of young students.
  • Pre-K programs are available at all Light of Christ grade school locations.
  • Students must be potty-trained prior to the start of school.
  • Pre-K 3 students must be age 3 by August 1.
  • Pre-K 4 students must be age 4 by August 1.

• Kindergarten
  • Advance their academic skills in a nurturing kindergarten classroom.
  • Build a solid foundation for their educational success.
  • Students benefit from our proven reading and writing curriculum.

• 1^st thru 5^th Grades
  • Grade school experiences encourage students to be servant leaders.
  • Innovative technology and creative projects inspire young minds.
  • Students actively participate in sacraments, including weekly school Mass.

St. Mary's Academy - Grades 6-8

• Close-knit faculty and student community creates supportive and challenging environment for academic excellence and social/emotional security.
• Exploratory class options including CPR/Fitness, Science Olympiad, Independent Living, Digital Photography, Book Club and others.
• Faculty teams focus on the individual development – mind, body and spirit – of each student.

St. Mary's Central High School - Grades 9-12

• Oldest and largest Catholic high school in North Dakota, with over 110 course offerings, 32 college credits offered and full access to Bismarck Area Vocational Center.
• Academically rigorous and challenging environment, with student ACT scores consistently ranking above national, regional, state and local averages.
• Outstanding fine arts and athletic programming.
• Opportunities for Rome and Guatemala travel.