St. Mary Elementary School in Salem, SD, serves 63 co鈥揺d udents in kindergarten and first grade within a rural community setting.
The school employs 7 teachers, maintaining a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1.
It operates as a Catholic elementary school with affiliations to the Association of Chriian Schools International (ACSI) and the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Mary Elementary offers regular elementary programs aligned with its religious affiliation in a rural remote locale.
Tuition data is not specified, but the school is part of the broader South Dakota private school landscape where average elementary tuition is $6,393.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Elementary School is Freeman Academy (31.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Madison Christian School (14.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Madison Christian School
(Christian)
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas School
(Catholic)
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Tuition listed
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
31.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
32.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 16 students
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
32.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
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