Very Good
#10 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 16% of private schools
Roncalli Elementary School
Elementary School · Aberdeen, SD
A private elementary school in Aberdeen, SD serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
501 3RD AVE SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
- 9.2:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Roncalli Elementary School 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- 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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Care Specialists Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Roncalli Primary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | K–2 | 0.3 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Roncalli Primary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Roncalli Elementary School is listed in Aberdeen, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Roncalli Elementary School
Roncalli Elementary School is a private elementary school in Aberdeen, SD, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roncalli Elementary School
What grades does Roncalli Elementary School serve?
Roncalli Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Roncalli Elementary School?
Roncalli Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roncalli Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roncalli Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Roncalli Elementary School rank in SD?
Roncalli Elementary School ranks #10 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Roncalli Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roncalli Elementary School 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 Roncalli Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Roncalli Elementary School 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 Roncalli Elementary School a religious school?
Roncalli Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Brown County
- Phone
- (605) 229-4100
- 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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