St. Joseph's Indian School is an American Indian boarding school, run by the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart just outside the city of Chamberlain, South Dakota, on the east side of the Missouri River.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked SD School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph 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 1-8
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
Campus Size
55
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: educate Native American children and their families for life — mind, body, heart and spirit.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph Indian School's ranking?
St. Joseph Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Indian School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Indian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph Indian School is Sunshine Bible Academy (38.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Holland Christian School (45.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 7-12 | 64 students 38.5 miles 400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
38.5
7-12
64
New Holland Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: PK-8 | 57 students 45.2 miles 100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
45.2
PK-8
57
Dakota Christian School
(Calvinist)
Grades: PK-12 | 95 students 53.6 miles 37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
53.6
PK-12
95
Grades: K-5 | 186 students 63.2 miles 210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
63.2
K-5
186
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-6 | 138 students 64.3 miles 1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
64.3
PK-6
138
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