Sacred Heart Middle School -

509 Capitol St Yankton, SD 57078
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked SD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Sacred Heart Middle School - serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
  • The student:teacher of Sacred Heart Middle School - is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked SD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Sacred Heart Middle School - ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
271 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Our mission is to form a Catholic community of faith and learning by living the Gospel values, promoting academic excellence, and serving those in need.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Sacred Heart Middle School -'s ranking?
Sacred Heart Middle School - ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Middle School -?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Middle 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 $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 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).

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