The mission of St. Francis Indian School is to facilitate the best academic and cultural education with the highest expectations for our student and their families using a well-trained supportive staff in a safe and healthy environment.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Francis Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
575 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis Indian School's ranking?
St. Francis Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Indian School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Indian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Francis Indian School is White Eagle Christian Academy (16.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sapa Un Catholic Academy Continuation School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Zion Lutheran School (26.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: K-8 | 47 students 0.2 miles 350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
0.2
K-8
47
White Eagle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Grades: 1-10 | 11 students 16.6 miles 485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
16.6
1-10
11
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Grades: PK-7 | 44 students 26.1 miles 224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
26.1
PK-7
44
Grades: K | 47 students 69.8 miles 3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
69.8
K
47
Our Lady Of Lourdes Continuation School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 119 students 72.1 miles 500 Lourdes Lane
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
72.1
K-8
119
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