For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 612 students in Saint Francis, SD (there are , serving 654 public students). 48% of all K-12 students in Saint Francis, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Saint Francis, SD include St. Francis Indian School and Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School.
50% of private schools in Saint Francis, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Saint Francis 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School
(Catholic)
350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Overview
This Town (Saint Francis)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
612 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.59
# American Indian Students
601 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
11%
# Asian Students
4 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
n/a
9,019 Students
% White Students
n/a
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
11 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
2%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Saint Francis, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Saint Francis, SD include St. Francis Indian School and Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Saint Francis?
2 private schools are located in Saint Francis.
What percentage of students in Saint Francis go to private school?
48% of all K-12 students in Saint Francis are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Francis?
50% of private schools in Saint Francis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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