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Mitchell Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 74%.
67% of private elementary schools in Mitchell, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
Avg. class size: 15 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
(1)
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Mitchell, SD Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
365
Students
-20.0% (-91 students) 10-yr
$3,163
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mitchell)
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
81 Schools
# Students
365 Students
13,070 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025122163199
2024122160192
2023119159193
2022128164205
2021128159201
2020100155188
2019108164193
2018108160190
2017114159199
2016114157196
2015114151183
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% Students of Color
12%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202512%22%33%
202412%22%32%
20239%19%32%
20228%23%32%
20218%24%31%
20208%24%31%
20198%22%31%
20188%22%30%
20179%23%31%
20169%23%31%
20159%35%31%
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0.53
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.530.600.64
20240.530.590.64
20230.430.550.63
20220.430.620.62
20210.430.620.62
20200.430.620.62
20190.420.590.61
20180.420.590.60
20170.420.580.59
20160.420.580.59
20150.420.580.58
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# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
13%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20256%13%1%
20246%13%1%
20236%11%1%
20225%14%1%
20215%16%1%
20205%16%1%
20195%13%1%
20185%13%1%
20175%15%1%
20165%16%1%
20155%16%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%1%5%
20241%1%5%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
234 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%2%8%
20242%2%8%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%8%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%8%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
230 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
63%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202563%59%55%
202463%60%55%
202373%63%55%
202273%54%57%
202173%55%57%
202073%55%58%
201974%59%59%
201874%59%59%
201774%60%61%
201674%60%61%
201574%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
27%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202527%21%22%
202427%20%22%
202320%20%22%
202221%26%22%
202121%23%20%
202021%23%19%
201920%22%20%
201820%22%20%
201719%21%19%
201619%20%18%
201519%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,135 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202011:112:111:1
201911:112:111:1
201811:112:111:1
201712:112:111:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,163
$6,475
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
74%

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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