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Brookings Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 195 students in Brookings, SD, 5% of all K-12 students in Brookings, SD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Brookings, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Brookings Private Schools (2026-27)

Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
Our Savior Lutheran School
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1010 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
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Map of Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 12th Street S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
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Map of Peace Lutheran School
Peace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-3 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 22nd Ave S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 697-6624
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Map of St. Thomas More Catholic School
St. Thomas More Catholic School
Gr: PK-2 | 95 students
Catholic
1700 8th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6796
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Brookings, SD Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
195
Students
10
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brookings)
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
195 Students
14,906 Students
% Students of Color
6%
22%
0.48
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
0 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
0%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
61 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
35%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
111 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
63%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
35%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brookings, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Brookings, SD is Our Savior Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Brookings?
4 private schools are located in Brookings.
What percentage of students in Brookings go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Brookings are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brookings?
100% of private schools in Brookings are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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