The mission of St. Francis Indian School is to facilitate the best academic and cultural education with the highest expectations for our student and their families using a well-trained supportive staff in a safe and healthy environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Francis Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
575 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis Indian School's ranking?
St. Francis Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Indian School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Indian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Francis Indian School is White Eagle Christian Academy (16.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Zion Lutheran School (26.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
White Eagle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
16.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students Tuition listed
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Lakota Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
69.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
(Catholic)
500 Lourdes Lane
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
72.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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