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Mccook County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Mccook County (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-1 | 63 students
205 W Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
63 Students
14,906 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.59
# 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
0 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
40 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
23 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
37%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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