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Hutchinson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 54 students in Hutchinson County, SD (there are 19 public schools, serving 1,394 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Hutchinson County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hutchinson County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Freeman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
54 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
64%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,180
$5,377
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
3 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
62 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
36%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
88 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
52%
1%
# Others Students
0 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hutchinson County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Hutchinson County, SD is Freeman Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hutchinson County?
1 private schools are located in Hutchinson County.
What percentage of students in Hutchinson County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Hutchinson County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hutchinson County?
100% of private schools in Hutchinson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

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