For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 72 students in Dewey County, SD (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,808 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Dewey County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Dewey County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Dewey County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Windswept Academy
(Christian)
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Dewey County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
72 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$6,448
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.59
# American Indian Students
75 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
100%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
n/a
9,019 Students
% White Students
n/a
59%
# 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
n/a
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dewey County, SD?
1 private schools are located in Dewey County, SD.
What percentage of students in Dewey County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dewey County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dewey County?
100% of private schools in Dewey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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