Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked SD School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Joseph Indian School
About the School
- St. Joseph Indian School in Chamberlain, SD, serves 132 udents in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1927, the school operates with a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the Southern Bapti Association of Christian Schools.
- The udent–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 27 teaching staff, allowing for smaller class sizes in elementary and middle school grades.
- The udent body is 100% students of color, reflecting the school's diverse enrollment in the rural South Dakota area.
- The campus occupies 55 acres, supporting the school's elementary and middle school educational programs.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked SD School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Joseph Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph Indian School's ranking?
St. Joseph Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Indian School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Indian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph Indian School is Sunshine Bible Academy (38.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Holland Christian School (45.2 miles away)
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Distance: 38.5 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Distance: 45.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Distance: 53.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Distance: 63.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Distance: 64.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 38.5 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Distance: 53.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Distance: 64.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 65.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
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909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Distance: 67.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Christian
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Distance: 38.5 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Distance: 45.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Distance: 53.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Distance: 63.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Distance: 64.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 45.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Distance: 53.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Distance: 64.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 64.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 65.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Catholic
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
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(605) 234-4460
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(605) 234-4460
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
103 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-6360
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-6360
17.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S East St
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(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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