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Brown County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,238 students in Brown County, SD (there are 21 public schools, serving 5,400 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
78% of private schools in Brown County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Brown County Private 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 Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Brethren
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
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Map of Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
515 8th Ave NW,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
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Map of Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 184 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
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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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,238 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
111 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
35%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,207
$5,377

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.59
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
27 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
25 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
931 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
243 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brown County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Brown County, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Brown County?
9 private schools are located in Brown County.
How diverse are private schools in Brown County?
Brown County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Brown County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Brown County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brown County?
78% of private schools in Brown County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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