For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 132 students in Brule County, SD (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,211 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Brule County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Brule County, SD is St. Joseph Indian School.
100% of private schools in Brule County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Brule County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Indian School
(Catholic)
1301 N Main St
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-3242
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-3242
Gr: 1-8 | 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Brule County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Brule County, SD is St. Joseph Indian School.
How many private schools are located in Brule County?
1 private schools are located in Brule County.
What percentage of students in Brule County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Brule County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brule County?
100% of private schools in Brule County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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