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#27 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 46% of private schools
St Mary Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem, SD
A private elementary school in Salem, SD serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
205 W ESSEX, Salem, SD 57058
- 5.7:1 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 St Mary 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,119
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57058; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccook Central Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Goldenview Colony School - 04Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 28 | 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.
St Mary Elementary School is listed in Salem, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary Elementary School
St Mary Elementary School is a private elementary school in Salem, SD, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary Elementary School
What grades does St Mary Elementary School serve?
St Mary Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend St Mary Elementary School?
St Mary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary Elementary School rank in SD?
St Mary Elementary School ranks #27 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is St Mary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Mary Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Mary Elementary School a religious school?
St Mary Elementary School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McCook County
- Phone
- (605) 425-2607
- Area population (ZIP 57058)
- 1,792
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 57058; 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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