For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 634 students in Yankton County, SD (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,372 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Yankton County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Yankton County, SD include Sacred Heart Middle School - and Sacred Heart School.
Top Ranked Yankton County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Middle School -
(Catholic)
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Academic Program
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Missouri Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
305 West 25th St.
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-4470
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-4470
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Yankton County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Yankton County, SD include Sacred Heart Middle School - and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Yankton County?
4 private schools are located in Yankton County.
What percentage of students in Yankton County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Yankton County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
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