Best Davison County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 365 students in Davison County, SD.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Davison County, SD is Abbott House.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
67% of private elementary schools in Davison County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Davison County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mitchell Christian School
(1)
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Overview

This County (Davison County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
365 Students
13,167 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,139 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,163
$6,455
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
13%
# Asian Students
2 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
235 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
230 Students
7,918 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
100 Students
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
27%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Davison County, SD?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Davison County, SD is Abbott House.
How many private elementary schools are located in Davison County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Davison County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Davison County?
67% of private elementary schools in Davison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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