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Mitchell Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 227 students in Mitchell, SD.
50% of private high schools in Mitchell, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mitchell Private High 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 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)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
227
Students
-3.0% (-7 students) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
+38.5% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mitchell)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
33 Schools
# Students
227 Students
7,347 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025114232253
2024114230245
202394214247
202294224257
202194212249
202069192235
201978203242
201878197238
201778221246
201678216241
201578197220
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% Students of Color
18%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202518%27%32%
202418%26%31%
202314%21%31%
202214%28%30%
202114%27%30%
202014%30%29%
201913%29%29%
201813%29%28%
201713%28%30%
201613%28%30%
201513%25%30%
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0.57
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.570.590.61
20240.570.580.60
20230.390.530.60
20220.390.640.58
20210.390.620.57
20200.390.620.57
20190.420.600.56
20180.420.590.55
20170.420.550.54
20160.420.560.54
20150.420.550.53
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# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,308 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
17%

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202510%17%1%
202410%18%1%
202310%12%1%
202210%20%1%
202110%20%1%
202010%21%1%
20199%20%1%
20189%20%1%
20179%19%1%
20169%20%1%
20159%21%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
69 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%1%5%
20241%1%6%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
136 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
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# Black Students
5 Students
99 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%1%8%
20242%1%8%
20232%1%8%
20222%1%8%
20212%1%8%
20202%1%8%
20192%1%8%
20182%1%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%9%
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# White Students
135 Students
4,528 Students
% White Students
60%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202559%59%59%
202459%61%60%
202377%65%60%
202277%51%62%
202177%55%63%
202077%56%64%
201974%58%64%
201874%59%65%
201774%62%66%
201674%62%66%
201574%63%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
95 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
60 Students
1,424 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202526%19%17%
202426%16%15%
202311%18%16%
202211%26%16%
202111%22%15%
202011%19%14%
201915%18%14%
201815%17%13%
201715%15%14%
201615%14%13%
201515%12%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
626 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMitchell, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202513:112:110:1
202413:112:110:1
202310:113:110:1
202210:112:110:1
202110:112:110:1
20209:112:110:1
201910:111:110:1
201810:111:110:1
201710:111:110:1
201610:111:110:1
201510:111:110:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Mitchell, SD?
The top ranked private high schools in Mitchell, SD is Abbott House.
How many private high schools are located in Mitchell?
2 private high schools are located in Mitchell.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Mitchell?
50% of private high schools in Mitchell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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