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Freeman Academy

Mennonite school · Grades Pre-K–12

Freeman, SD

748 S Main, Freeman, SD 57029

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in South Dakota
  • One of the most diverse private schools in South Dakota
  • Among the top 10 in South Dakota for graduates going to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Freeman since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Freeman Academy is a Mennonite private school in Freeman, South Dakota, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 56 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in South Dakota. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
56
Teachers
12.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 33 boys
Religious affiliation
Mennonite
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
177 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in South Dakota (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Christian schools in South Dakota.
    • Compared with 12 Christian schools in South Dakota.

    Students by survey year

    69’11–1272’13–1487’15–1690’17–18171’19–2073’21–2256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K8
    K3
    15
    25
    35
    43
    54
    61
    73
    83
    93
    109
    117
    125

    Student body

    White79%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Black5%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian2%

    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?

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    Questions about Freeman Academy

    What grades does Freeman Academy serve?

    Freeman Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Freeman Academy?

    About 56 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Freeman Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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