Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Chief Gall Alternative
About the School
- Chief Gall Alternative in Mobridge, SD is a nonsectarian co–ed alternative school serving grades 7 through 12 in a town setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 98 students with a student–teacher ratio of 98:1.
- Chief Gall Alternative has the highest percentage of students of color among private schools in South Dakota, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity.
- The school operates with one teacher for all enrolled students across grades 7 to 12.
- Located in a remote town community, Chief Gall Alternative provides education specifically for middle and high school levels.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Chief Gall Alternative ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chief Gall Alternative?
The application deadline for Chief Gall Alternative is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Chief Gall Alternative is Zion Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Bernard Mission School (36.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 40.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Distance: 54.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Distance: 40.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Distance: 54.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Distance: 67.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
All-boys
7785 Saint Gertrude Ave
Raleigh, ND 58564
(701) 597-3419
Distance: 89.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1227 N 35th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 40.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Distance: 54.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 88.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Distance: 89.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
807 E Thayer Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Distance: 89.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
Catholic
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Distance: 89.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
413 E Avenue D
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
601 E 4th Ave
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
0.4 miles
Gr: K-2 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
0.4 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
7.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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