St. Francis: Schools & Education
There are 8 public schools in St. Francis. Todd County High School - 01 is the largest at 496 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,876 students.
- ~74 residents per school (vs South Dakota ~215).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 74 residents per school. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | Todd County School District 66 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4,672,090 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,876 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 147 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,876 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 8 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Sinte Gleska University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Sinte Gleska University |
| Nearest College · City | Mission |
| Nearest College · Phone | 6,058,568,100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | SINTE GLESKA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 6,058,568,112 |
| Nearest Library · Address | HIGHWAY 18 EAST, MAIN CAMPUS, MISSION SD 57555 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 22.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.4% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12