St. Joseph Indian School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–8
Chamberlain, SD
1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in South Dakota
In Chamberlain, South Dakota, St. Joseph Indian School is an independent Catholic school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 134 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 134
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 64 girls, 70 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sioux Falls
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% 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
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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 St. Joseph Indian School
What grades does St. Joseph Indian School serve?
St. Joseph Indian School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Indian School?
About 134 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Indian School?
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