Lakota Waldorf School

3 Mile Creek Rd Kyle, SD 57752
lakotawaldorfschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Lakota Waldorf School in Kyle, SD, enrolls 28 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
  • Founded in 1993, the school has 8 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 4:1.
  • The school is 100% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for diversity.
  • Lakota Waldorf School is a co–educational program with a special emphasis on elementary and secondary education.
  • The campus spans 40 acres in a rural, remote community, supporting small–group and individualized learning.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Lakota Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1993
Campus Size
40 acres

Student Body

Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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