For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,214 students in Aberdeen, SD (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,275 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Aberdeen, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Aberdeen, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
Top Ranked Aberdeen Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roncalli Elementary School
(Catholic)
501 3rd Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Tuition listed
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
419 1st Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Tuition listed
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
(Christian)
1500 US-281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Montessori School
515 8th Ave NW,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
(Catholic)
1400 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Roncalli Primary School
(Catholic)
505 Third Avenue Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Avg. class size: 185 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
923 S Dakota Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 252-2723
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 252-2723
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Aberdeen, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Aberdeen, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Aberdeen?
8 private schools are located in Aberdeen.
How diverse are private schools in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Aberdeen go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Aberdeen are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
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