Below Average
#53 of 56 private schools in SD
St Mary Grade School
School · Dell Rapids, SD
A private school in Dell Rapids, SD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
812 N STATE AVE, Dell Rapids, SD 57022
- 14.9:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Mary Grade 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low97/100K
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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
$100,595
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57022; 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 Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Mary Grade School is listed in Dell Rapids, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary Grade School
St Mary Grade School is a private school in Dell Rapids, SD, serving approximately 233 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary Grade School
What grades does St Mary Grade School serve?
St Mary Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St Mary Grade School?
St Mary Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Grade School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary Grade School rank in SD?
St Mary Grade School ranks #53 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is St Mary Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Grade School a private school?
Yes, St Mary Grade 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 St Mary Grade School a religious school?
St Mary Grade School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Phone
- (605) 428-5591
- Area population (ZIP 57022)
- 5,476
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 57022; 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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