For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 623 students in Todd County, SD.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Todd County, SD include Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School and St. Francis Indian School.
67% of private elementary schools in Todd County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Top-Ranked Todd County 草榴社区 Elementary 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
White Eagle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Todd County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
623 Students
13,070 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
53 Teachers
1,135 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,260
$6,455
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.60
# American Indian Students
612 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
13%
# Asian Students
4 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
234 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1 Student
7,886 Students
% White Students
n/a
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
2%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Todd County, SD?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Todd County, SD include Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School and St. Francis Indian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Todd County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Todd County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Todd County?
67% of private elementary schools in Todd County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
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