Best Yankton Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 490 students in Yankton, SD (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,002 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Yankton, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Yankton, SD is Sacred Heart School.
75% of private schools in Yankton, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Yankton Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Academic Program
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Missouri Valley Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
305 West 25th St.
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-4470
Grades: K
| 20 students
Sacred Heart Middle School -
(Catholic)
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Grades: 5-8
| 114 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Yankton, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Yankton, SD is Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Yankton, SD?
4 private schools are located in Yankton, SD.
What percentage of students in Yankton, SD go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Yankton, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yankton, SD?
75% of private schools in Yankton, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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