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Beadle County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 328 students in Beadle County, SD (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,378 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Beadle County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Beadle County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Catholic
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
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Map of James Valley Christian School
James Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Christian
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
328 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,545
$5,377

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
9 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
209 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
64%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
57 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Beadle County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Beadle County, SD is Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Beadle County?
2 private schools are located in Beadle County.
What percentage of students in Beadle County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Beadle County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beadle County?
100% of private schools in Beadle County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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