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Mitchell Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 365 students in Mitchell, SD, 12% of all K-12 students in Mitchell, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of private schools in Mitchell, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mitchell Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Abbott House
Abbott House
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
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Map of John Paul Ii Elementary School
John Paul Ii Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
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Map of Mitchell Christian School
Mitchell Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
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Mitchell, SD Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
365
Students
$3,163
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mitchell)
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
365 Students
14,906 Students
% Students of Color
12%
22%
0.53
0.59
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# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
230 Students
8,987 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
100 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,163
$5,377
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mitchell, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Mitchell, SD is Abbott House.
How many private schools are located in Mitchell?
3 private schools are located in Mitchell.
What percentage of students in Mitchell go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Mitchell are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mitchell?
67% of private schools in Mitchell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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