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Best Brown County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,238 students in Brown County, SD (there are , serving 5,400 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
78% of private schools in Brown County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Brown County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Roncalli Elementary School
Roncalli Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students
Catholic
501 3rd Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
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Map of Aberdeen Catholic Schools
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students
Catholic
419 1st Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
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Map of Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Christian
1500 US-281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
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Map of Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
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Map of Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Brethren
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
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Map of Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
515 8th Ave NW,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
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Map of Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1400 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
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Map of Roncalli Primary School
Roncalli Primary School
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 185 students
Catholic
505 Third Avenue Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
923 S Dakota Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 252-2723
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearBrown County Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20229
202110
202010
20198
20188
20177
20167
20155
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# Students
1,238 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025138166179
2024138163172
2023128157174
2022132167185
2021138162180
2020137153171
2019129160175
2018129157172
2017152154180
2016152153178
2015120148167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202512%21%34%
202412%21%34%
20238%19%33%
202210%22%33%
20219%23%32%
20209%23%32%
20198%21%31%
20188%21%31%
201732%21%32%
201632%21%32%
201510%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
111 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202318:113:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
35%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202525%34%55%
202425%34%54%
202325%29%54%
202225%28%54%
202125%28%54%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025131515
2024131615
2023151615
2022131715
2021131715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,207
$6,467

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025$7,207$6,448$15,012
2024$1,620$4,277$13,254
2023$2,735$4,025$12,626
2022$1,620$3,825$12,187
2021$1,620$3,699$11,800
2020$1,620$3,624$11,512
2019$1,620$3,720$11,293
2018$1,620$3,679$11,017
2017$1,620$3,248$10,708
2016$1,620$3,485$10,356
2015$1,620$3,074$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20250.460.590.65
20240.460.580.65
20230.390.550.65
20220.450.610.64
20210.410.610.64
20200.410.610.64
20190.330.580.63
20180.330.580.63
20170.360.560.61
20160.360.570.61
20150.410.560.61
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# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20252%11%1%
20242%12%1%
20232%10%1%
20223%13%2%
20213%14%1%
20202%13%1%
20193%12%1%
20183%12%2%
20174%13%1%
20164%14%1%
20153%14%1%
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# Asian Students
27 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20252%1%5%
20242%1%5%
20231%1%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
60 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20255%3%9%
20245%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
25 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%7%
20151%1%8%
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# White Students
931 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
71%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202571%59%52%
202471%60%52%
202376%63%52%
202271%55%54%
202174%56%54%
202075%56%54%
201981%59%56%
201881%60%56%
201779%61%58%
201679%61%58%
201575%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
243 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrown County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202518%23%26%
202418%21%26%
202318%21%25%
202221%26%25%
202118%24%25%
202018%25%24%
201912%23%24%
201812%22%23%
201712%22%22%
201612%21%22%
201519%20%21%
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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brown County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Brown County, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Brown County?
9 private schools are located in Brown County.
How diverse are private schools in Brown County?
Brown County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Brown County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Brown County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brown County?
78% of private schools in Brown County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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