Best Mccook County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 63 students in Mccook County, SD (there are 12 public schools, serving 1,208 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Mccook County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Mccook County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Private Schools in Mccook County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
205 W Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
Gr: K-1 | 63 students

Overview

This County (Mccook County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
63 Students
15,075 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.59
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
40 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# 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
23 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
37%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mccook County, SD?
1 private schools are located in Mccook County, SD.
What percentage of students in Mccook County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Mccook County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mccook County?
100% of private schools in Mccook County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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