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Madison Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 109 students in Madison, SD, 9% of all K-12 students in Madison, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Madison, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madison Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Catholic
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
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Map of Madison Christian School
Madison Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Christian
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
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Madison, SD Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
109
Students
$2,600
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
109 Students
14,906 Students
% Students of Color
14%
22%
0.50
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
11%
# Asian Students
0 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
0%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
35 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
32%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
69 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
63%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$5,377
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, SD is St. Thomas School.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
2 private schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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