Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 565
- % Students of Color: 17%
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Best Brown County Private High Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 565
- % Students of Color: 17%
- View Brown County, SD School Trends
Private High Schools in Brown County (2026-27)
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students
Catholic
419 1st Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Christian
1500 US-281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Brethren
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1400 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
Overview
Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
565 Students
7,347 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
62 Teachers
626 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$8,044
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.59
# American Indian Students
16 Students
1,308 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
17%
# Asian Students
16 Students
69 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
136 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
2%
# Black Students
23 Students
99 Students
% Black Students
4%
1%
# White Students
521 Students
4,528 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
95 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
1,424 Students
% of Others Students
2%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Brown County, SD?
5 private high schools are located in Brown County, SD.
How diverse are private high schools in Brown County?
Brown County private high schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 28%.
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