- Preschool–12
- Private, non-profit
- International
- Secular
Saipan International School
College-prep school founded in 1994, with the island's widest range of AP courses and the AP Capstone diploma. Accredited by WASC.
Schools
Schools on Saipan
Free public schools in every part of the island, a range of private schools from Montessori to college-prep, and a public college.
Families moving here usually choose between the public schools and one of several small private schools. Most private schools on Saipan are WASC-accredited and teach an American curriculum in English.
Class sizes are small, and several schools publish tuition of a few thousand dollars a year. Check each school's website for current tuition, enrollment dates and waitlists.
After the 2026 typhoons: schools reopened in August 2026. The largest private schools reopened in early August and the public schools on August 18. Repairs are still under way at some campuses, so ask about facilities when you contact a school.
- 20Public schools on Saipan, Tinian and Rota (CNMI PSS)
- 8,000+Public school students across the three islands
- 7Private schools listed below, from toddler Montessori to grade 12
- 1Public college: Northern Marianas College
Private schools
- Pre-K (K4)–12
- Private
- Catholic
Mount Carmel School
Saipan's Catholic school, teaching island families since the 1950s, in Chalan Kanoa.
- K4–12
- Private
- Christian
Grace Christian Academy
Christian school founded in 1986 on Navy Hill. Accredited by ACSI and WASC.
- K–8, adding grade 9
- Private
- Christian
Saipan Community School
The island's first Protestant school (1976), known for small classes. WASC-accredited, in Susupe. Grade 9 starts in 2026–27.
- K–12
- Private
- Christian
- International
EUCON International School
Christian international school with kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school, plus an ESL program.
- K–12
- Private
- Christian
- Day & boarding
Agape Christian School
American curriculum with Christian values, for local day students and international boarders.
- Toddler–elementary
- Private
- Montessori
Brilliant Star Montessori School
Montessori programs from toddlers (about 18 months) through the elementary years (to about age 12), with a Montessori-trained lead teacher in each classroom.
Public schools & college
- Early Head Start–12
- Public
- Free
CNMI Public School System (PSS)
The public district for Saipan, Tinian and Rota: 20 schools, including elementary, middle and high schools, plus Head Start and special education programs. Saipan's public high schools are Marianas High, Saipan Southern High and Kagman High.
- College
- Public
Northern Marianas College
The CNMI's public college on Saipan, with campuses serving Tinian and Rota. It offers associate degrees and select bachelor's programs, plus continuing education.
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