For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,218 students in Brown County, SD.
The top ranked private elementary school in Brown County, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
88% of private elementary schools in Brown County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Brown County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roncalli Elementary School
(Catholic)
501 3rd Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Tuition listed
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
419 1st Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Tuition listed
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
(Christian)
1500 US-281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
(Brethren)
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
(Catholic)
1400 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Roncalli Primary School
(Catholic)
505 Third Avenue Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Avg. class size: 185 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
923 S Dakota Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 252-2723
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 252-2723
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Brown County, SD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Brown County, SD is Roncalli Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Brown County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Brown County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Brown County?
Brown County private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Brown County?
88% of private elementary schools in Brown County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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