For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 138 students in Milbank, SD (there are 3 public schools, serving 963 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Milbank, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Milbank, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Milbank, SD (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This Town (Milbank)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
138 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
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
2 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
88 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
64%
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
48 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
35%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Milbank, SD?
1 private schools are located in Milbank, SD.
What percentage of students in Milbank go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Milbank are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Milbank?
100% of private schools in Milbank are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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