Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Imaculate Conception
About the School
- Imaculate Conception serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) and the Other school association(s).
- The student:teacher of Imaculate Conception is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Imaculate Conception ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Pre-K has the most students with 31, far above Grade 4’s 9.
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017
School Motto
Trust in the Lord, Be Virtuous, Work Hard.
Student Body
Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Imaculate Conception often compared to?
Imaculate Conception is often viewed alongside schools like Watertown Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Imaculate Conception's ranking?
Imaculate Conception ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Imaculate Conception?
The application deadline for Imaculate Conception is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Imaculate Conception vs. Watertown Christian School
The nearest high school to Imaculate Conception is Great Plains Lutheran High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Martins Lutheran School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
1800 E Kemp Ste 2
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-3224
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Christian
15 12th Avenue Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-0949
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Brethren
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Distance: 59.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Brethren
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Distance: 64.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Christian
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Distance: 72.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 26
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-4525
Distance: 76.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
1800 E Kemp Ste 2
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-3224
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Christian
15 12th Avenue Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-0949
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Brethren
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
Distance: 32.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
113 S 6th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5673
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
Distance: 32.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
113 S 6th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5673
Distance: 41.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Distance: 42.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
Catholic
410 Ring Ave N
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-7729
Distance: 44.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 95 students
Catholic
1700 8th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6796
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mellette Elementary - 07
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
619 2nd St Nw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Watertown Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Watertown High School - 01
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Ne 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Mckinley Early Childhood Center - 06
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 12th St Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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