For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 6 students in Hamlin County, SD (there are , serving 1,358 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Hamlin County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Hamlin County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).
草榴社区 Schools in Hamlin County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
(Brethren)
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Overview
This County (Hamlin County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
6 Students
15,075 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
5 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1 Student
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hamlin County, SD?
1 private schools are located in Hamlin County, SD.
What percentage of students in Hamlin County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Hamlin County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hamlin County?
100% of private schools in Hamlin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).
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