Private School Review - Established 2003

Best Grant County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 138 students in Grant County, SD (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,077 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Grant County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Grant County (2026)

Map of St. Lawrence School
St. Lawrence School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
113 S 6th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5673
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGrant County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
138 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGrant County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025138166179
2024138163172
2023122157174
2022129167185
2021129162180
2020129153171
2019124160175
2018124157172
2017141154180
2016141153178
2015141148167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color
2%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrant County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20252%21%34%
20242%21%34%
20236%19%33%
20224%22%33%
20214%23%32%
20204%23%32%
20194%21%31%
20184%21%31%
20173%21%32%
20163%21%32%
20153%32%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrant County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearGrant County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20250.480.590.65
20240.480.580.65
20230.500.550.65
20220.480.610.64
20210.480.610.64
20200.480.610.64
20190.470.580.63
20180.470.580.63
20170.480.560.61
20160.480.570.61
20150.480.560.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# 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
2 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGrant County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
88 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
64%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGrant County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202564%59%52%
202464%60%52%
202363%63%52%
202264%55%54%
202164%56%54%
202064%56%54%
201966%59%56%
201866%60%56%
201762%61%58%
201662%61%58%
201562%62%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# 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
48 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
35%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGrant County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202535%23%26%
202435%21%26%
202333%21%25%
202233%26%25%
202133%24%25%
202033%25%24%
201931%23%24%
201831%22%23%
201737%22%22%
201637%21%22%
201537%20%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Grant County, SD?
1 private schools are located in Grant County, SD.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grant County?
100% of private schools in Grant County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Recent Articles

Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
▼ Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (SD):
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: