For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 11 students in Mission, SD (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,371 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Mission, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Mission, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).
Private Schools in Mission, SD (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
White Eagle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Mission)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
11 Students
15,042 Students
% Average Students of Color
92%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,260
$6,448
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
92%
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
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1 Student
8,987 Students
% White Students
8%
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:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mission, SD?
1 private schools are located in Mission, SD.
What percentage of students in Mission go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Mission are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mission?
100% of private schools in Mission are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).
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