Private School Review - Established 2003

Yankton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 643 students in Yankton County, SD (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,372 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
75% of private schools in Yankton County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Yankton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Middle School -
Sacred Heart Middle School -
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
View Profile
Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
View Profile
Map of Academic Program
Academic Program
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
View Profile
Map of Missouri Valley Christian Academy
Missouri Valley Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Christian
305 West 25th St.
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-4470
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
643 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
5 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
492 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
112 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yankton County?
75% of private schools in Yankton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Recent Articles

When a Private School Changes Head of School
When a Private School Changes Head of School
A private school leadership change can raise important questions. Learn how to evaluate head of school transitions, identify warning signs, and protect your child's educational experience before enrolling confidently.
Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?
Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?
Could your private school financial aid shrink next year? Learn why awards change, how income and school budgets affect renewal, and what parents can do to protect affordability long-term.
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions
Understand how need-blind and need-aware private school admissions affect acceptance decisions, financial aid eligibility, and affordability, with practical guidance to help parents compare schools, ask questions, and plan confidently ahead.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (SD):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: