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Dewey County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dewey County (2026-27)

Map of Windswept Academy
Windswept Academy
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
72 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$5,377

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.59
# American Indian Students
75 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
100%
11%
# Asian Students
0 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
0%
1%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
0 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
0%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
0 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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