For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 186 students in Hughes County, SD (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,829 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Hughes County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Hughes County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Hughes County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hughes County, SD?
1 private schools are located in Hughes County, SD.
What percentage of students in Hughes County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Hughes County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hughes County?
100% of private schools in Hughes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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