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Brookings Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
195
Students
+343.2% (+151 students) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.6% (-3.0) 2-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brookings)
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
195 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202549166179
202449163172
202358157174
202244167185
202144162180
202044153171
201944160175
201844157172
201744154180
201644153178
201544148167
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% Students of Color
6%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2023-2025)

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20256%21%34%
20246%21%34%
20236%19%33%
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0.48
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.480.590.65
20240.480.580.65
20230.480.550.65
20220.440.610.64
20210.440.610.64
20200.440.610.64
20190.440.580.63
20180.440.580.63
20170.440.560.61
20160.440.570.61
20150.440.560.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%11%1%
20241%12%1%
20231%10%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
61 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
35%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202535%59%52%
202435%60%52%
202335%63%52%
202232%55%54%
202132%56%54%
202032%56%54%
201932%59%56%
201832%60%56%
201732%61%58%
201632%61%58%
201532%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
111 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
63%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202563%23%26%
202463%21%26%
202363%21%25%
202268%26%25%
202168%24%25%
202068%25%24%
201968%23%24%
201868%22%23%
201768%22%22%
201668%21%22%
201568%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2023-2025)

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202519:112:111:1
202419:112:111:1
202322:113:111:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
35%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025100%34%55%
2024100%34%54%
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearBrookings, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025101515
2024101615
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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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