Peace Lutheran School in Brookings, SD serves 36 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a town setting.
The school operates with two teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Peace Lutheran School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, offering regular elementary education.
Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color.
Nearby schools include Peace Lutheran Early Childhood (PK–K) and St.
Thomas More Catholic School (PK–2), providing additional private education options in Brookings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Peace Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Peace Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Peace Lutheran School is St. Mary Catholic School (32.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Thomas More Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peace Lutheran Early Childhood (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 12th Street S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Catholic School
(Catholic)
1700 8th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6796
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6796
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 95 students
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1010 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Volga Christian School
(Christian)
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
St. Thomas School
(Catholic)
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Tuition listed
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