Roncalli Schools is a private K-12 Catholic School System and is officially accredited according to the rule and standards of the Division of Education as established by the SOUTH DAKOTA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Roncalli High School was established in 1964 with freshmen and sophomore students enrolled.
Roncalli Junior High, grades 7 and 8, was established in 1969.
From 1971 until 1988, all Junior High students attended classes at Sacred Heart.
They then moved to the high school which became the Roncalli Junior-Senior High School.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Average class size: 185 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
248 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
185 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Instilling Catholic values and promoting academic excellence by nurturing mind, body and soul.
- Roncalli Schools is a private K-12 Catholic School System and is officially accredited according to the rule and standards of the Division of Education as established by the SOUTH DAKOTA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Roncalli High School was established in 1964 with freshmen and sophomore students enrolled.
- Roncalli Junior High, grades 7 and 8, was established in 1969.
- From 1971 until 1988, all Junior High students attended classes at Sacred Heart.
- They then moved to the high school which became the Roncalli Junior-Senior High School.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Roncalli Primary School?
The application deadline for Roncalli Primary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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