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Best Todd County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 623 students in Todd County, SD (there are 12 public schools, serving 2,586 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
67% of private schools in Todd County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Todd County 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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Map of White Eagle Christian Academy
White Eagle Christian Academy
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students
Pentecostal
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearTodd County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
623 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025208166179
2024208163172
2023211157174
2022208167185
2021208162180
2020208153171
2019292160175
2018292157172
2017293154180
2016293153178
2015293148167
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% Average Students of Color
100%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
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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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,260
$6,448

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20250.060.590.65
20240.060.580.65
20230.050.550.65
20220.060.610.64
20210.060.610.64
20200.060.610.64
20190.040.580.63
20180.040.580.63
20170.050.560.61
20160.050.570.61
20150.050.560.61
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# American Indian Students
612 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
11%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202597%11%1%
202497%12%1%
202397%10%1%
202297%13%2%
202197%14%1%
202097%13%1%
201998%12%1%
201898%12%2%
201797%13%1%
201697%14%1%
201597%14%1%
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# Asian Students
4 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
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

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
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
1 Student
8,987 Students
% White Students
n/a
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20171%61%58%
20161%61%58%
20151%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
11 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
2%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTodd County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
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

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Todd County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Todd County, SD include St. Francis Indian School and Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Todd County?
3 private schools are located in Todd County.
What percentage of students in Todd County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Todd County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Todd County?
67% of private schools in Todd County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

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