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Clay County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 125 students in Clay County, SD (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,062 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Clay County (2026-27)

Map of St. Agnes Elementary School
St. Agnes Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Catholic
909 Lewis St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4144
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
125 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
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
87 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
33 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clay County, SD?
1 private schools are located in Clay County, SD.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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