For the 2026 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 (2026)
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
Overview
This County (Hughes County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
186 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
34%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,250
$6,448
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
4 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
245 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
172 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
92%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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