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Saint Francis Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 612 students in Saint Francis, SD, 47% of all K-12 students in Saint Francis, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
50% of private schools in Saint Francis, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saint Francis Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis Indian School
St. Francis Indian School
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
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Map of Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Catholic
350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
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Saint Francis, SD Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
612
Students
100%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Francis)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
612 Students
14,906 Students
% Students of Color
100%
22%
0.05
0.59
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# American Indian Students
601 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
11%
# Asian Students
4 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
<1%
2%
# White Students
0 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
0%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
11 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
2%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Francis, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Francis, SD is St. Francis Indian School.
How many private schools are located in Saint Francis?
2 private schools are located in Saint Francis.
What percentage of students in Saint Francis go to private school?
47% of all K-12 students in Saint Francis are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Francis?
50% of private schools in Saint Francis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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