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Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School

350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572

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Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School in Saint Francis, SD serves 37 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.

Founded in 1905, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 5 teachers.

The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the Islamic School League of America (ISLA).

Sapa Un Catholic Academy ranks in the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for student diversity and school history.

The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the school's diverse enrollment within the rural Saint Francis area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SD School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 37 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SD School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 37 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).