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Roncalli Elementary School

501 3rd Ave Se Aberdeen, SD 57401

Tel: (605) 229-4100

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 346 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Roncalli Elementary School in Aberdeen, SD serves 346 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a Catholic, co–ed elementary program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 29 full–time teachers in a town (remote) community setting.
Annual tuition for Roncalli Elementary School is $10,000.
The student population includes 6.9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Aberdeen community.
Roncalli Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for student body size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 346 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Roncalli Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Roncalli Elementary School
Pre-K	66
Kind	50
1	39
2	35
3	41
4	33
5	54
6	28

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Student Body

Total Students

346 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Application URL

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How much does Roncalli Elementary School cost?

Roncalli Elementary School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

What is Roncalli Elementary School's ranking?

Roncalli Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Roncalli Elementary School?

The application deadline for Roncalli Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,475 for elementary schools and $8,044 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).