Abbott House serves 43 students in grades 4-12. The student:teacher of Abbott House is 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked SD School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Abbott House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'You cannot do for children tomorrow what should be done for them today.' Grace Abbott
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbott House's ranking?
Abbott House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Abbott House?
The application deadline for Abbott House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Abbott House is Mitchell Christian School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is John Paul Ii Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-6 | 138 students 0.8 miles 1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
0.8
PK-6
138
Grades: PK-12 | 184 students 1.8 miles 805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
1.8
PK-12
184
Grades: K-12 26.5 miles 748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
26.5
K-12
n/a
Dakota Christian School
(Calvinist)
Grades: PK-12 | 95 students 26.8 miles 37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
26.8
PK-12
95
Grades: K-1 | 63 students 34.2 miles 205 W Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
34.2
K-1
63
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