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Brule County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Brule County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Brule County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Indian School
St. Joseph Indian School
Gr: 1-8 | 132 students
Catholic
1301 N Main St
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-3242
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
132 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.59
# American Indian Students
124 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
94%
11%
# Asian Students
0 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
0%
1%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
0 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
0%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
8 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
6%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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