Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,700
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Windswept Academy
About the School
- Windswept Academy in Eagle Butte, SD, serves 72 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a Christian, town–based setting.
- Founded in 2009, the school provides education with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by seven teachers.
- The annual tuition for this Christian K–12 private school is $5,700.
- Windswept Academy has the highest percentage of students of color in South Dakota and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in the state for diversity.
- The campus size is 25 acres, located in a remote town community in South Dakota.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,700
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Windswept Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Windswept Academy cost?
Windswept Academy's tuition is approximately $5,700 for private students.
What schools are Windswept Academy often compared to?
Windswept Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Sunshine Bible Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Windswept Academy?
The application deadline for Windswept Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Windswept Academy vs. Sunshine Bible Academy
The nearest high school to Windswept Academy is Zion Lutheran School (53.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Little Eagle Grant School (51.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Bernard Mission School (77.3 miles away)
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Distance: 51.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Distance: 53.7 mi
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Distance: 54.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Distance: 61.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Distance: 77.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 53.7 mi
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Distance: 54.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Distance: 80.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Distance: 89.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
All-boys
7785 Saint Gertrude Ave
Raleigh, ND 58564
(701) 597-3419
Distance: 117.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Catholic
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Distance: 51.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Distance: 53.7 mi
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Distance: 54.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Distance: 61.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Distance: 77.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 77.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 117.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Distance: 117.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Baptist
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Distance: 119.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Distance: 119.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
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Quick Facts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
0.4 miles
Gr: K-2 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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