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Aberdeen Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,194 students in Aberdeen, SD.
86% of private elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Aberdeen Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Roncalli Elementary School
Roncalli Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students
Catholic
501 3rd Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
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Map of Aberdeen Catholic Schools
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students
Catholic
419 1st Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
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Map of Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Christian
1500 US-281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
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Map of Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
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Map of Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1400 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
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Map of Roncalli Primary School
Roncalli Primary School
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 185 students
Catholic
505 Third Avenue Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
923 S Dakota Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 252-2723
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Aberdeen, SD Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+133.3% (+4 schools) 10-yr
1,194
Students
+207.7% (+806 students) 10-yr
$7,207
Avg. Tuition
+344.9% (+$5,587) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
+9.1% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Aberdeen)
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
81 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearAberdeen, SD Total Schools
20257
20247
20235
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20153
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# Students
1,194 Students
13,070 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025171163199
2024171160192
2023190159193
2022185164205
2021185159201
2020182155188
2019158164193
2018158160190
2017170159199
2016170157196
2015129151183
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% Students of Color
12%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202512%22%33%
202412%22%32%
20238%19%32%
202210%23%32%
202110%24%31%
202010%24%31%
20199%22%31%
20189%22%30%
201739%23%31%
201639%23%31%
201511%35%31%
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0.46
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.460.600.64
20240.460.590.64
20230.370.550.63
20220.440.620.62
20210.440.620.62
20200.430.620.62
20190.390.590.61
20180.390.590.60
20170.410.580.59
20160.410.580.59
20150.510.580.58
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# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
13%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%13%1%
20242%13%1%
20232%11%1%
20223%14%1%
20213%16%1%
20203%16%1%
20193%13%1%
20183%13%1%
20174%15%1%
20164%16%1%
20153%16%1%
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# Asian Students
27 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%1%5%
20242%1%5%
20231%1%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%2%5%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%1%4%
20162%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
60 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20255%3%9%
20245%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20174%2%8%
20164%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
25 Students
234 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%2%8%
20242%2%8%
20231%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%8%
20202%2%8%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
898 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
71%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202571%59%55%
202471%60%55%
202378%63%55%
202272%54%57%
202172%55%57%
202073%55%58%
201977%59%59%
201877%59%59%
201775%60%61%
201675%60%61%
201564%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
227 Students
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
18%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202518%21%22%
202418%20%22%
202316%20%22%
202220%26%22%
202120%23%20%
202019%23%19%
201916%22%20%
201816%22%20%
201715%21%19%
201615%20%18%
201529%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
1,135 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202320:113:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:112:111:1
202013:112:111:1
201913:112:111:1
201813:112:111:1
201712:112:111:1
201612:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
36%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202525%34%54%
202425%35%54%
202325%30%53%
202225%28%53%
202125%28%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025131516
2024131515
2023151615
2022131615
2021131615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,207
$6,475

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAberdeen, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025$7,207$6,455$14,043
2024$1,620$4,190$12,357
2023$2,735$3,926$11,693
2022$1,620$3,735$11,199
2021$1,620$3,597$10,824
2020$1,620$3,511$10,496
2019$1,620$3,599$10,300
2018$1,620$3,599$10,056
2017$1,620$3,132$9,712
2016$1,620$3,421$9,307
2015$1,620$3,031$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Aberdeen?
7 private elementary schools are located in Aberdeen.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Aberdeen?
86% of private elementary schools in Aberdeen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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