Excellent
#2 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 2% of private schools
Freeman Academy
School · Freeman, SD
A private school in Freeman, SD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
748 S MAIN, Freeman, SD 57029
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,321
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Freeman Academy is listed in Freeman, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Freeman Academy
Freeman Academy is a private school in Freeman, SD, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freeman Academy
What grades does Freeman Academy serve?
Freeman Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Freeman Academy?
Freeman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Freeman Academy rank in SD?
Freeman Academy ranks #2 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Freeman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Freeman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Freeman Academy a private school?
Yes, Freeman Academy is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Freeman Academy a religious school?
Freeman Academy has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Gender Split
- 79% M / 21% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hutchinson County
- Phone
- (605) 925-4237
- Area population (ZIP 57029)
- 2,317
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 57029; 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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