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.: 22%
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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School
Location
Miles
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
Our Savior Lutheran School ![Our Savior Lutheran School Photo]( "Our Savior Lutheran School Photo")
(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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
32.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 16 students
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
32.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Southwest Mn Christian Schools
(Christian)
210 Elizabeth St. W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
41.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Southwest Mn Christian High School
(Christian)
550 W Elizabeth Street
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
42.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Great Plains Lutheran High School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
46.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Our Savior Lutheran School ![Our Savior Lutheran School Photo]( "Our Savior Lutheran School Photo")
(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
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
(Brethren)
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
25.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
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
School
Location
Miles
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
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
Madison Christian School
(Christian)
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
29.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Camelot Intermediate - 06
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 15th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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