For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 328 students in Beadle County, SD (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,378 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Beadle County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Beadle County, SD is Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School.
Top-Ranked Beadle County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
James Valley Christian School
(Christian)
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Overview
This County (Beadle County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
328 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
26 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,545
$6,448
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
9 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
245 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
209 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
64%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
57 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Beadle County, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Beadle County, SD is Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Beadle County?
2 private schools are located in Beadle County.
What percentage of students in Beadle County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Beadle County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
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