Understanding Your Options
Private Boarding Schools
Flandreau Indian School is a tuition-free Bureau of Indian Education boarding school for Native American students in grades 9-12. The school has offered Army JROTC since 2000, providing military leadership training alongside academic studies.
Admissions & Residency Rules
Geographic Requirements
Flandreau Indian School is open to Native American students from federally recognized tribes nationwide. No state residency requirement.
South Dakota's Military Education Option
South Dakota is home to Flandreau Indian School, a historic institution with Army JROTC.
Flandreau Indian School
Flandreau Indian School is a unique military-affiliated option in South Dakota. Established in 1872, it's the oldest continuously operating federal Indian boarding school in the United States.
Key Features:
- Tuition-Free boarding for eligible Native American students
- Army JROTC program since 2000
- Serves students in grades 9-12 from federally recognized tribes nationwide
- 450-acre campus with comprehensive facilities
Regional Military Boarding Schools
For students seeking traditional military boarding schools:
- Saint Thomas Academy (Mendota Heights, MN) - Catholic military school for boys, about 4 hours from Sioux Falls.
- St. John's Northwestern Academy (Delafield, WI) - Coed military boarding school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any military schools in South Dakota?
Yes. Flandreau Indian School in Flandreau, SD is a Bureau of Indian Education boarding school with an Army JROTC program. It serves Native American students from federally recognized tribes nationwide.
What is Flandreau Indian School?
Flandreau Indian School is the oldest continuously operating federal Indian boarding school in the United States, established in 1872. It offers tuition-free boarding for Native American students in grades 9-12, with Army JROTC available since 2000.