For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 365 students in Mitchell, SD (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,616 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Mitchell, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Mitchell, SD is Abbott House.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
Top-Ranked Mitchell Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Overview
This Town (Mitchell)
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
365 Students
14,978 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,163
$6,448
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
# 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
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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%).
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