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Private Elementary School Minority Statistics in South Dakota

Name: South Dakota Average Students of Color Trends (Elementary)
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South Dakota private elementary schools are composed of 23% minority students (2026-27).

The private elementary schools in South Dakota with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SD Schools Ranked: 73
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 25%–100%
SD School Avg.: 28%
National School Avg.: 24%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SD Schools Ranked: 73
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 25%–100%
SD School Avg.: 28%
National School Avg.: 24%

South Dakota Average Students of Color (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-4.3%) (-1% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	South Dakota (SD) avg
2025	33%	22% (— 0 pp)
2024	32%	22% (▲ 3 pp)
2023	32%	19% (▼ 4 pp)
2022	32%	23% (▼ 1 pp)
2021	31%	24% (— 0 pp)
2020	31%	24% (▲ 2 pp)
2019	31%	22% (— 0 pp)
2018	30%	22% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	31%	23% (— 0 pp)
2016	31%	23% (▼ 12 pp)
2015	31%	35%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — South Dakota (% students of color range: 25%–100%, avg 28%)

Students Color Range: 11% 100% Avg. Students Color: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average private elementary schools minority students?

The South Dakota average private elementary schools minority students is 23% for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the highest percentage of minority students in South Dakota?

The top ranked private elementary schools in South Dakota include Chief Gall Alternative, Lakota Waldorf School and Little Eagle Grant School.

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