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Estelline Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 6 students in Estelline, SD, 2% of all K-12 students in Estelline, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Estelline, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Estelline, SD (2026)

Map of Poinsett Colony Elementary School
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Brethren
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
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Estelline, SD Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
6
Students
+20.0% (+1 student) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Estelline)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
91 Schools
# Students
6 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEstelline, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20256166179
20246163172
20232157174
20222167185
20212162180
20202153171
201910160175
201810157172
20175154180
20165153178
20155148167
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0.28
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearEstelline, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.280.590.65
20240.280.580.65
20230.000.550.65
20220.000.610.64
20210.000.610.64
20200.000.610.64
20190.180.580.63
20180.180.580.63
20170.000.560.61
20160.000.570.61
20150.000.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
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
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
5 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
83%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEstelline, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202583%59%52%
202483%60%52%
2023100%63%52%
2022100%55%54%
2021100%56%54%
2020100%56%54%
201990%59%56%
201890%60%56%
2017100%61%58%
2016100%61%58%
2015100%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
1 Student
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEstelline, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202517%23%26%
202417%21%26%
201910%23%24%
201810%22%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
1 Teacher
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEstelline, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20256:112:111:1
20246:112:111:1
20232:113:111:1
20222:112:111:1
20212:112:111:1
20202:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
20175:112:112:1
20165:112:112:1
20155:112:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Estelline, SD?
1 private schools are located in Estelline, SD.
What percentage of students in Estelline go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Estelline are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Estelline?
100% of private schools in Estelline are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).

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