For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 634 students in Yankton County, SD (there are , serving 3,372 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Yankton County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Yankton County, SD include Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart Middle School -.
Top-Ranked Yankton County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Middle School -
(Catholic)
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Academic Program
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Missouri Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
305 West 25th St.
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-4470
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-4470
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Overview
This County (Yankton County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
634 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
66 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
5 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
492 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
77%
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
105 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Yankton County, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Yankton County, SD include Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart Middle School -.
How many private schools are located in Yankton County?
4 private schools are located in Yankton County.
What percentage of students in Yankton County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Yankton County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
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