Hamlin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 6 students in Hamlin County, SD (there are 9 public schools, serving 1,358 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Hamlin County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hamlin County (2026-27)

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

Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
6 Students
14,906 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
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
5 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
1 Student
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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