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Private Elementary School Minority Statistics in South Dakota

South Dakota private elementary schools are composed of 22% minority students (2026).

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

Quick Facts (2026)

# SD Schools Ranked: 73
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 25%–100%
SD School Avg.: 27%
National School Avg.: 24%

Quick Facts (2026)

# SD Schools Ranked: 73
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 25%–100%
SD School Avg.: 27%
National School Avg.: 24%

South Dakota Average Students of Color (Trends)

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Year	South Dakota (SD) avg
2025	22%
2024	22%
2023	19%
2022	23%
2021	24%
2020	24%
2019	22%
2018	22%
2017	23%
2016	23%
2015	35%

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Show school map — South Dakota (% students of color range: 25%–100%, avg 27%)

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 22% for 2026.

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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