Aberdeen Catholic Schools
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Aberdeen, SD
1400 N Dakota St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+College-going
- BYears serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in South Dakota
- The largest Catholic school in Aberdeen
- Among the top 10 in South Dakota for graduates going to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 147% since 2019–20
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Aberdeen, South Dakota, Aberdeen Catholic Schools is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 482 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 147% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. The school reports that about 77% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 482
- Teachers
- 37 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 235 girls, 247 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sioux Falls
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 77% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Aberdeen Catholic Schools
What grades does Aberdeen Catholic Schools serve?
Aberdeen Catholic Schools serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Aberdeen Catholic Schools?
About 482 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Aberdeen Catholic Schools?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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