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Davison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 365 students in Davison County, SD (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,296 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of private schools in Davison County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Davison County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Abbott House
Abbott House
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
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Map of John Paul Ii Elementary School
John Paul Ii Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
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Map of Mitchell Christian School
Mitchell Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
365 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,163
$5,377
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
230 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
100 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Davison County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Davison County, SD is Abbott House.
How many private schools are located in Davison County?
3 private schools are located in Davison County.
What percentage of students in Davison County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Davison County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Davison County?
67% of private schools in Davison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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