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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003

Yankton ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 634 students in Yankton, SD, 17% of all K-12 students in Yankton, SD are educated in private schools versus (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
75% of private schools in Yankton, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Yankton ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Middle School -
Sacred Heart Middle School -
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
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Map of Academic Program
Academic Program
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
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Map of Missouri Valley Christian Academy
Missouri Valley Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Christian
305 West 25th St.
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-4470
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Yankton, SD ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

4
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
634
Students
+47.4% (+204 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Yankton)
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
634 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025159166179
2024159163172
2023123157174
2022127167185
2021127162180
2020127153171
2019130160175
2018130157172
2017143154180
2016143153178
2015143148167
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% Students of Color
8%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20258%21%34%
20248%21%34%
20239%19%33%
20226%22%33%
20216%23%32%
20206%23%32%
20196%21%31%
20186%21%31%
20176%21%32%
20166%21%32%
20156%32%32%
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0.38
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.380.590.65
20240.380.580.65
20230.370.550.65
20220.300.610.64
20210.300.610.64
20200.300.610.64
20190.230.580.63
20180.230.580.63
20170.350.560.61
20160.350.570.61
20150.350.560.61
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%

Percentage of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Students of American Indian Trends

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%11%1%
20241%12%1%
20232%10%1%
20222%13%2%
20212%14%1%
20202%13%1%
20192%12%1%
20182%12%2%
20173%13%1%
20163%14%1%
20153%14%1%
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# Asian Students
5 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%1%5%
20241%1%5%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20233%2%9%
20223%2%8%
20213%2%9%
20203%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
492 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
77%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202577%59%52%
202477%60%52%
202378%63%52%
202283%55%54%
202183%56%54%
202083%56%54%
201987%59%56%
201887%60%56%
201779%61%58%
201679%61%58%
201579%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
105 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202517%23%26%
202417%21%26%
202317%21%25%
202212%26%25%
202112%24%25%
202012%25%24%
20197%23%24%
20187%22%23%
201716%22%22%
201616%21%22%
201516%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearYankton, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Yankton, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Yankton, SD include Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart Middle School -.
How many private schools are located in Yankton?
4 private schools are located in Yankton.
What percentage of students in Yankton go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Yankton are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yankton?
75% of private schools in Yankton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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