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Lakota Waldorf School

3 Mile Creek Rd Kyle, SD 57752

Tel: (605) 455-2487

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Quick Facts (26-27)

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

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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 (26-27)

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:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lakota Waldorf School
Kind	8
1	2
2	5
3	2
4	6
5	1
6	2
7	2

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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%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).