For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 63 students in Salem, SD (there are 4 public schools, serving 455 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Salem, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Salem, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Private Schools in Salem, SD (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This Town (Salem)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
63 Students
15,075 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
40 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
63%
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
23 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
37%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Salem, SD?
1 private schools are located in Salem, SD.
What percentage of students in Salem go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
100% of private schools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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