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Pierre Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 186 students in Pierre, SD, 6% of all K-12 students in Pierre, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Pierre, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Pierre, SD (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
(1)
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Pierre, SD Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
186
Students
$1,250
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pierre)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
91 Schools
# Students
186 Students
14,906 Students
% Students of Color
8%
22%
0.14
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
11%
# Asian Students
4 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
172 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
92%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
0 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
35%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,250
$5,377

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pierre, SD?
1 private schools are located in Pierre, SD.
What percentage of students in Pierre go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Pierre are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pierre?
100% of private schools in Pierre are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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