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Saint Francis Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Saint Francis Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
612
Students
+6.4% (+37 students) 10-yr
100%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Francis)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
612 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025306166179
2024306163172
2023311157174
2022307167185
2021307162180
2020307153171
2019575160175
2018575157172
2017575154180
2016575153178
2015575148167
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% Students of Color
100%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025100%21%34%
2024100%21%34%
2023100%19%33%
2022100%22%33%
2021100%23%32%
2020100%23%32%
2019100%21%31%
2018100%21%31%
2017100%21%32%
2016100%21%32%
2015100%32%32%
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0.05
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.050.590.65
20240.050.580.65
20230.050.550.65
20220.050.610.64
20210.050.610.64
20200.050.610.64
20190.040.580.63
20180.040.580.63
20170.040.560.61
20160.040.570.61
20150.040.560.61
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# American Indian Students
601 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
11%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202597%11%1%
202497%12%1%
202397%10%1%
202297%13%2%
202197%14%1%
202097%13%1%
201998%12%1%
201898%12%2%
201798%13%1%
201698%14%1%
201598%14%1%
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# Asian Students
4 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%1%5%
20241%1%5%
20231%1%5%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
2 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
n/a
8,987 Students
% White Students
n/a
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 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
11 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
2%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%23%26%
20242%21%26%
20232%21%25%
20222%26%25%
20212%24%25%
20202%25%24%
20192%23%24%
20182%22%23%
20172%22%22%
20162%21%22%
20152%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Francis, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Francis, SD include Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School and 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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