St. Francis Indian School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Francis Indian School

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The mission of St. Francis Indian School is to facilitate the best academic and cultural education with the highest expectations for our student and their families using a well-trained supportive staff in a safe and healthy environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 575 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Francis Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

575 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Francis Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. Francis Indian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 575 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).