For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 64 students in Miller, SD (there are 4 public schools, serving 483 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Miller, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Miller, SD is Sunshine Bible Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Miller, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Miller Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Miller)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
64 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
34%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,707
$6,448
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$2,500
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
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
80 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
96%
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
n/a
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Miller, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Miller, SD is Sunshine Bible Academy.
How many private schools are located in Miller?
1 private schools are located in Miller.
What percentage of students in Miller go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Miller are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Miller?
100% of private schools in Miller are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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