The Prairie Learning Center provides a high quality, therapeutic group experience designed to help at-risk youth examine and modify their behavior.
The goal of the Prairie Learning Center is to provide each student the opportunity to develop a core of basic life skills.
The objectives of our program are to teach social control, socially acceptable time management, and to develop a positive self-image.
Prevention, intervention, independent life skills training and the use of the outdoors as a stepping stone to success, are the core of the PLC approach.
The program is designed for adolescents with out-of-control, antisocial or delinquent behavior.
The Prairie Learning Center operates under the belief that individuals who are committing antisocial acts are doing so as a matter of choice.
They devote their energies to overpowering others to serve their own purposes.
They have had "one more chance" too many times. They have a strong sense of entitlement and often portray themselves as victims when they are actually victimizing and abusing others.
They lack the necessary effort or motivation for productive activities such as school and employment.
These adolescents have exhibited rebellious, irresponsible behavior in their families and in their communities.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Prairie Learning Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Prairie Learning Center provides a high quality, therapeutic group experience designed to help at-risk youth examine and modify their behavior. The goal of the Prairie Learning Center is to provide each student the opportunity to develop a core of basic life skills. The objectives of our program are to teach social control, socially acceptable time management, and to develop a positive self-image. Prevention, intervention, independent life skills training and the use of the outdoors as a stepping stone to success, are the core of the PLC approach. The program is designed for adolescents with out-of-control, antisocial or delinquent behavior. The Prairie Learning Center operates under the belief that individuals who are committing antisocial acts are doing so as a matter of choice. They devote their energies to overpowering others to serve their own purposes. They have had "one more chance" too many times. They have a strong sense of entitlement and often portray themselves as victims when they are actually victimizing and abusing others. They lack the necessary effort or motivation for productive activities such as school and employment. These adolescents have exhibited rebellious, irresponsible behavior in their families and in their communities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The application deadline for Prairie Learning Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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