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Saint Francis Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 612 students in Saint Francis, SD.
50% of private elementary schools in Saint Francis, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Saint Francis Private Elementary 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 (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
81 Schools
# Students
612 Students
13,070 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025306163199
2024306160192
2023311159193
2022307164205
2021307159201
2020307155188
2019575164193
2018575160190
2017575159199
2016575157196
2015575151183
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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%22%33%
2024100%22%32%
2023100%19%32%
2022100%23%32%
2021100%24%31%
2020100%24%31%
2019100%22%31%
2018100%22%30%
2017100%23%31%
2016100%23%31%
2015100%35%31%
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0.05
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.050.600.64
20240.050.590.64
20230.050.550.63
20220.050.620.62
20210.050.620.62
20200.050.620.62
20190.040.590.61
20180.040.590.60
20170.040.580.59
20160.040.580.59
20150.040.580.58
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# American Indian Students
601 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
13%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202597%13%1%
202497%13%1%
202397%11%1%
202297%14%1%
202197%16%1%
202097%16%1%
201998%13%1%
201898%13%1%
201798%15%1%
201698%16%1%
201598%16%1%
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# Asian Students
4 Students
152 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
452 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
234 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
n/a
7,886 Students
% White Students
n/a
58%
# 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
11 Students
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
2%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Francis, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%21%22%
20242%20%22%
20232%20%22%
20222%26%22%
20212%23%20%
20202%23%19%
20192%22%20%
20182%22%20%
20172%21%19%
20162%20%18%
20152%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,135 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
202012:112:111:1
201913:112:111:1
201813:112:111:1
201713:112:111:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Saint Francis, SD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Saint Francis, SD include St. Francis Indian School and Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Saint Francis?
2 private elementary schools are located in Saint Francis.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Francis?
50% of private elementary schools in Saint Francis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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