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St. Joseph Indian School

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St. Joseph Indian School in Chamberlain, SD, serves 132 udents in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.

Founded in 1927, the school operates with a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the Southern Bapti Association of Christian Schools.

The udent–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 27 teaching staff, allowing for smaller class sizes in elementary and middle school grades.

The udent body is 100% students of color, reflecting the school's diverse enrollment in the rural South Dakota area.

The campus occupies 55 acres, supporting the school's elementary and middle school educational programs.

Quick Facts (2026)

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.

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

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Campus Size

55 acres

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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SD School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 132 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).