Windswept Academy in Eagle Butte, SD, serves 72 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a Christian, town–based setting.
Founded in 2009, the school provides education with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by seven teachers.
The annual tuition for this Christian K–12 private school is $5,700.
Windswept Academy has the highest percentage of students of color in South Dakota and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in the state for diversity.
The campus size is 25 acres, located in a remote town community in South Dakota.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,700
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Windswept Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The Lord the Shepherd of His People
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Windswept Academy cost?
Windswept Academy's tuition is approximately $5,700 for private students.
What schools are Windswept Academy often compared to?
Windswept Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Sunshine Bible Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Windswept Academy?
The application deadline for Windswept Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Windswept Academy vs. Sunshine Bible Academy
The nearest high school to Windswept Academy is Zion Lutheran School (53.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Little Eagle Grant School (51.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Bernard Mission School (77.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
51.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
53.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
54 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
61.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Bernard Mission School
(Catholic)
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
77.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
53.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
54 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
80.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students
Prairie Learning Education Center
All-boys
7785 Saint Gertrude Ave
Raleigh, ND 58564
(701) 597-3419
Raleigh, ND 58564
(701) 597-3419
89 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
117.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
51.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
53.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
54 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
61.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Bernard Mission School
(Catholic)
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
77.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Bernard Mission School
(Catholic)
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
77.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School ![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
117 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
117.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
119 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
119.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eagle Butte High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
0.4 miles
Gr: K-2 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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