Bethesda Lutheran School
Tel:
(605) 745-6676
Bethesda :Lutheran School and Early Learning Center is a Christian school serving children ages 3-Grade 3. Its mission statement is "Partnering with families to share the love of Jesus and provide an excellent Christ-centered education." It is accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and the State of South Dakota. TheChild Care is licensed by South Dakota Department of Social Services.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Students: 34 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,100
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bethesda Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 34 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,100 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is Kindergarten – Grade 3 - Registration fee $100 Member Tuition: $155/month Non-member Tuition: $310/month Preschool tuition Registration fee $225 and $200 a month |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
School Notes
- Preschool for children ages 3-5 is available from 8:00 - 12:00. Accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
- School year Child Care services are available from 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. and again from 12:00 5:30 p.m. at a cost of $4.00 per hour.
- Weekly & monthly rates are available. Child Care is also available all day on Fridays from 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
- Child Care and Enrichment services are available during the summer.
- Child Care is licensed by the South Dakota Department of Social Services
- Charges are incurred for the full hour regardless of how much of the hour the child is in attendance.If a child is picked up after 5:30 p.m., a fee of $5 per every 15 minutes late will be charged at the time of pick-up.
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bethesda Lutheran School is Rapid City Christian School (39.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Black Hills Children's Home (33.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rapid CityBlack Hills Children's HomeSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK-8 | 54 students
33.8 miles
24100 S Rockerville Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422 33.8 PK-8
54 - Rapid City Grades: 6-12 | 239 students
39.1 miles
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377 39.1 6-12
239 - Rapid CityZion Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-5 | 164 students
43.8 miles
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749 43.8 PK-5
164 - Rapid CityRapid City Lutheran Elementary - 01(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-5 | 159 students
43.9 miles
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749 43.9 PK-5
159 - Rapid City Grades: PK-8 | 134 students
45.4 miles
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385 45.4 PK-8
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