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Mitchell Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 365 students in Mitchell, SD.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 0%.
67% of private elementary schools in Mitchell, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mitchell Private Elementary 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
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
(1)
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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
81 Schools
# Students
365 Students
12,998 Students
% Students of Color
12%
23%
0.53
0.60
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# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
13%
# Asian Students
2 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
234 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
230 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
100 Students
2,854 Students
% of Others Students
27%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,163
$5,352
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Mitchell, SD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Mitchell, SD is Abbott House.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mitchell?
3 private elementary schools are located in Mitchell.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mitchell?
67% of private elementary schools in Mitchell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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