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Spearfish Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 301 students in Spearfish, SD, 11% of all K-12 students in Spearfish, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
50% of private schools in Spearfish, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Spearfish Private Schools (2026)

Map of Black Hills Christian Academy
Black Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
(1)
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Map of Chrildren First
Chrildren First
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
236 W Jackson Blvd Ste B
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-1191
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Spearfish, SD Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
301
Students
-7.1% (-23 students) 10-yr
$5,511
Avg. Tuition
+10.2% (+$511) 2-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
2%
Students of Color
-66.7% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-28.6% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Spearfish)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
301 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025151166179
2024151163172
2023151157174
2022140167185
2021121162180
2020121153171
2019121160175
2018122157172
2017106154180
2016106153178
2015108148167
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% Students of Color
2%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20252%21%34%
20242%21%34%
20233%19%33%
20225%22%33%
20216%23%32%
20206%23%32%
20195%21%31%
20186%21%31%
20172%21%32%
20165%21%32%
20156%32%32%
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0.49
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.490.590.65
20240.490.580.65
20230.490.550.65
20220.380.610.64
20210.530.610.64
20200.530.610.64
20190.530.580.63
20180.530.580.63
20170.550.560.61
20160.540.570.61
20150.550.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20211%14%1%
20201%13%1%
20191%12%1%
20182%12%2%
20172%13%1%
20162%14%1%
20152%14%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20221%2%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%1%4%
20163%1%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
244 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20231%2%8%
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# White Students
117 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
61%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202561%59%52%
202461%60%52%
202361%63%52%
202224%55%54%
202142%56%54%
202042%56%54%
201942%59%56%
201841%60%56%
201751%61%58%
201651%61%58%
201550%62%58%
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# 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
71 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
37%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202537%23%26%
202437%21%26%
202337%21%25%
202275%26%25%
202155%24%25%
202055%25%24%
201955%23%24%
201855%22%23%
201745%22%22%
201644%21%22%
201546%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:113:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202113:112:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
35%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202515%34%55%
202415%34%54%
202315%29%54%
20221%28%54%
20211%28%54%
20201%28%54%
20191%28%53%
20181%27%53%
201715%28%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025121515
2024121615
2023121615
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121815
2016101815
2015101715
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,511
$6,448

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025$5,511$6,448$15,012
2024$5,511$4,277$13,254
2023$5,000$4,025$12,626
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSpearfish, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20258%29%34%
20248%17%34%
20238%17%34%
20228%17%33%
20218%19%33%
20208%19%32%
20198%19%31%
20188%19%30%
20179%19%30%
20165%15%29%
20155%15%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
76%
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Spearfish, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Spearfish, SD is Black Hills Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Spearfish?
2 private schools are located in Spearfish.
What percentage of students in Spearfish go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Spearfish are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Spearfish?
50% of private schools in Spearfish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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