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Salem ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 63 students in Salem, SD, 12% of all K-12 students in Salem, SD are educated in private schools versus (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Salem, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Salem, SD (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-1 | 63 students
205 W Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
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Salem, SD ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

1
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
63
Students
-16.0% (-12 students) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-40.0% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salem)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
91 Schools
# Students
63 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSalem, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202563166179
202463163172
202346157174
202275167185
202175162180
202075153171
201975160175
201875157172
201775154180
201675153178
201575148167
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0.47
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSalem, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.470.590.65
20240.470.580.65
20230.410.550.65
20220.370.610.64
20210.370.610.64
20200.370.610.64
20190.370.580.63
20180.370.580.63
20170.370.560.61
20160.370.570.61
20150.370.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSalem, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20232%10%1%
20221%13%2%
20211%14%1%
20201%13%1%
20191%12%1%
20181%12%2%
20171%13%1%
20161%14%1%
20151%14%1%
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# 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
40 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
63%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202563%59%52%
202463%60%52%
202374%63%52%
202276%55%54%
202176%56%54%
202076%56%54%
201976%59%56%
201876%60%56%
201776%61%58%
201676%61%58%
201576%62%58%
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# 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
23 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
37%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202537%23%26%
202437%21%26%
202322%21%25%
202223%26%25%
202123%24%25%
202023%25%24%
201923%23%24%
201823%22%23%
201723%22%22%
201623%21%22%
201523%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalem, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Salem, SD?
1 private schools are located in Salem, SD.
What percentage of students in Salem go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
100% of private schools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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