Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Saint Francis, SD
350 S Oak St, Saint Francis, SD 57572
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in South Dakota
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary is an independent Catholic school in Saint Francis, South Dakota, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 39 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of Rapid City. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 39
- Teachers
- 5.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rapid City
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 165 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota.
- Compared with 16 Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Jesuit Schools Network
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 Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary
What grades does Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary serve?
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary?
About 39 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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