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Madison Private Schools (2026-27)

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 76%.
100% of private schools in Madison, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
109
Students
-6.0% (-7 students) 10-yr
$2,600
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
+75.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
109 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202555166179
202455163172
202353157174
202252167185
202152162180
202052153171
201963160175
201863157172
201758154180
201658153178
201558148167
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% Students of Color
14%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202514%21%34%
202414%21%34%
202310%19%33%
202223%22%33%
202123%23%32%
202023%23%32%
201917%21%31%
201817%21%31%
20178%21%32%
20168%21%32%
20158%32%32%
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0.50
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.500.590.65
20240.500.580.65
20230.540.550.65
20220.550.610.64
20210.550.610.64
20200.550.610.64
20190.560.580.63
20180.560.580.63
20170.540.560.61
20160.540.570.61
20150.540.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20255%3%9%
20245%3%9%
20235%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20226%2%7%
20216%2%7%
20206%2%8%
20195%2%7%
20185%2%7%
20172%1%7%
20162%1%7%
20152%1%8%
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# White Students
35 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
32%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202532%59%52%
202432%60%52%
202342%63%52%
202234%55%54%
202134%56%54%
202034%56%54%
201947%59%56%
201847%60%56%
201752%61%58%
201652%61%58%
201552%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
69 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
63%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202563%23%26%
202463%21%26%
202353%21%25%
202258%26%25%
202158%24%25%
202058%25%24%
201947%23%24%
201847%22%23%
201743%22%22%
201643%21%22%
201543%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$6,467

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025$2,600$6,448$15,012
2024$2,600$4,277$13,254
2023$2,600$4,025$12,626
2022$2,600$3,825$12,187
2021$2,600$3,699$11,800
2020$2,600$3,624$11,512
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025100%76%81%
2024100%95%85%
2023100%96%85%
2022100%97%85%
2021100%97%85%
2020100%97%85%
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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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