For the 2026 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 in Hutchinson County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Hutchinson County, SD is Freeman Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Hutchinson County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
Top-Ranked Hutchinson County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Hutchinson County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
54 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
64%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,180
$6,448
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
245 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
62 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
36%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
88 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
52%
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:
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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