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Hand County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school in Hand County, SD (there are 3 public schools, serving 238 public students).
100% of private schools in Hand County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hand County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Sunshine Bible Academy
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
n/a
14,906 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
35%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
course
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,707
$5,377
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$0

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
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
80 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
96%
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

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hand County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Hand County, SD is Sunshine Bible Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hand County?
1 private schools are located in Hand County.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hand County?
100% of private schools in Hand County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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