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Dell Rapids Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 486 students in Dell Rapids, SD, 33% of all K-12 students in Dell Rapids, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Dell Rapids, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dell Rapids Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
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Map of St. Mary Grade School
St. Mary Grade School
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Catholic
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
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Dell Rapids, SD Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
486
Students
16
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dell Rapids)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
486 Students
14,906 Students
% Students of Color
2%
22%
0.14
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
0 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
0%
1%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
451 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
93%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
25 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
5%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dell Rapids, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Dell Rapids, SD include St. Mary Grade School and St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Dell Rapids?
2 private schools are located in Dell Rapids.
What percentage of students in Dell Rapids go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Dell Rapids are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dell Rapids?
100% of private schools in Dell Rapids are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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