For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 132 students in Chamberlain, SD (there are , serving 858 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Chamberlain, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Chamberlain, SD is St. Joseph Indian School.
100% of private schools in Chamberlain, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Chamberlain 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Indian School
(Catholic)
1301 N Main St
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-3242
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-3242
Gr: 1-8 | 132 students
Overview
This Town (Chamberlain)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
132 Students
15,042 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
# American Indian Students
124 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
94%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
n/a
8,987 Students
% White Students
n/a
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
8 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
6%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Chamberlain, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Chamberlain, SD is St. Joseph Indian School.
How many private schools are located in Chamberlain?
1 private schools are located in Chamberlain.
What percentage of students in Chamberlain go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Chamberlain are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chamberlain?
100% of private schools in Chamberlain are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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