Excellent
#5 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 7% of private schools
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Saint Francis, SD
A private elementary school in Saint Francis, SD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
350 S OAK ST, Saint Francis, SD 57572
- 8.6:1 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 Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,250
Median home value
$35,000
Median rent
$573/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
57.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57572; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 594 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary is listed in Saint Francis, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary is a private elementary school in Saint Francis, SD, serving approximately 43 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary
What grades does Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary serve?
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary?
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary rank in SD?
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary ranks #5 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary a private school?
Yes, Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary 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 Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary a religious school?
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Todd County
- Phone
- (605) 747-2361
- Area population (ZIP 57572)
- 1,457
- Area median age
- 24.7
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 57572; 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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