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Dell Rapids Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Dell Rapids Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
486
Students
+116.0% (+261 students) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+142.9% (+10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dell Rapids)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
486 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025243166179
2024243163172
2023216157174
2022220167185
2021220162180
2020220153171
2019220160175
2018220157172
2017225154180
2016225153178
2015225148167
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% Students of Color
2%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%21%34%
20242%21%34%
20237%19%33%
20221%22%33%
20211%23%32%
20201%23%32%
20191%21%31%
20181%21%31%
20171%21%32%
20161%21%32%
20151%32%32%
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0.14
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.140.590.65
20240.140.580.65
20230.290.550.65
20220.270.610.64
20210.270.610.64
20200.270.610.64
20190.270.580.63
20180.270.580.63
20170.130.560.61
20160.130.570.61
20150.130.560.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%11%1%
20241%12%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
4 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
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# White Students
451 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
93%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202593%59%52%
202493%60%52%
202384%63%52%
202285%55%54%
202185%56%54%
202085%56%54%
201985%59%56%
201885%60%56%
201793%61%58%
201693%61%58%
201593%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
25 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
5%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20255%23%26%
20245%21%26%
20239%21%25%
202214%26%25%
202114%24%25%
202014%25%24%
201914%23%24%
201814%22%23%
20177%22%22%
20167%21%22%
20157%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202517:112:111:1
202417:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
20177:112:112:1
20167:112:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDell Rapids, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025161515
2024161615
2023161615
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161815
2016161815
2015161715
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dell Rapids, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Dell Rapids, SD is 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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