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Best Brown County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,238 students in Brown County, SD (there are 21 public schools, serving 5,400 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Brown County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Brown County, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
78% of private schools in Brown County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

Top Ranked Brown County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Roncalli Elementary School
(Catholic)
501 3rd Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Tuition listed
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
419 1st Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Tuition listed
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
(Christian)
1500 US-281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
(Brethren)
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Montessori School
515 8th Ave NW,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
(Catholic)
1400 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Roncalli Primary School
(Catholic)
505 Third Avenue Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Avg. class size: 185 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
923 S Dakota Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 252-2723
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brown County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Brown County, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Brown County?
9 private schools are located in Brown County.
How diverse are private schools in Brown County?
Brown County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Brown County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Brown County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brown County?
78% of private schools in Brown County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

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