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#11 of 56 private schools in SD

Top 18% of private schools

Aberdeen Catholic Schools

High School · Aberdeen, SD

A private high school in Aberdeen, SD serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

1400 N DAKOTA ST, Aberdeen, SD 57401

  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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School Day Length7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,302.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index20%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment177
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Aberdeen Catholic Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,678/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,183

Median home value

$216,300

Median rent

$787/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

62.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Native American2.8%
Asian1.7%
Two or More1.7%
Pacific Islander1.1%
Black0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roncalli JR & SR High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.17–120.0 mi177Compare →
New Beginnings - 89Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–121.2 mi8Compare →
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.4 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Aberdeen Catholic Schools is listed in Aberdeen, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Aberdeen Catholic Schools

Aberdeen Catholic Schools is a private high school in Aberdeen, SD, serving approximately 177 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 56 private schools in SD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aberdeen Catholic Schools

What grades does Aberdeen Catholic Schools serve?

Aberdeen Catholic Schools serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Aberdeen Catholic Schools?

Aberdeen Catholic Schools has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Catholic Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Catholic Schools is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Aberdeen Catholic Schools rank in SD?

Aberdeen Catholic Schools ranks #11 of 56 private schools in SD.

What is Aberdeen Catholic Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Aberdeen Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Aberdeen Catholic Schools a private school?

Yes, Aberdeen Catholic Schools is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Aberdeen Catholic Schools a religious school?

Aberdeen Catholic Schools has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
177
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.4 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Brown County
Area population (ZIP 57401)
32,064
Area average commute
12 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57401; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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