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Chamberlain Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 132 students in Chamberlain, SD, 13% of all K-12 students in Chamberlain, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Chamberlain, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chamberlain 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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Chamberlain, SD Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
-50.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
132
Students
-37.1% (-78 students) 10-yr
100%
Students of Color
+5.3% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-37.5% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chamberlain)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
91 Schools
# Students
132 Students
14,987 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearChamberlain, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025132166179
2024132163172
2023176157174
2022167167185
2021161162180
2020161153171
2019154160175
2018154157172
2017154154180
2016105153178
2015105148167
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% Students of Color
100%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChamberlain, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025100%21%34%
2024100%21%34%
2023100%19%33%
2022100%22%33%
2021100%23%32%
2020100%23%32%
2019100%21%31%
2018100%21%31%
2017100%21%32%
201695%21%32%
201595%32%32%
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0.12
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearChamberlain, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.120.590.65
20240.120.580.65
20230.000.550.65
20220.000.610.64
20210.000.610.64
20200.000.610.64
20190.000.580.63
20180.000.580.63
20170.000.560.61
20160.080.570.61
20150.080.560.61
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# American Indian Students
124 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
94%
11%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearChamberlain, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202594%11%1%
202494%12%1%
2023100%10%1%
2022100%13%2%
2021100%14%1%
2020100%13%1%
2019100%12%1%
2018100%12%2%
2017100%13%1%
201696%14%1%
201596%14%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChamberlain, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20162%1%7%
20152%1%8%
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# White Students
n/a
8,987 Students
% White Students
n/a
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChamberlain, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20162%61%58%
20152%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
8 Students
3,569 Students
% of Others Students
6%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChamberlain, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20256%23%26%
20246%21%26%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChamberlain, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20255:112:111:1
20245:112:111:1
20237:113:111:1
20226:112:111:1
20216:112:111:1
20206:112:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20177:112:112:1
20168:112:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chamberlain, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Chamberlain, SD is St. Joseph Indian School.
How many private schools are located in Chamberlain?
1 private schools are located in Chamberlain.
What percentage of students in Chamberlain go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Chamberlain are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chamberlain?
100% of private schools in Chamberlain are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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