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Brookings County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 253 students in Brookings County, SD (there are 21 public schools, serving 4,818 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Brookings County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Brookings County 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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Map of Volga Christian School
Volga Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
253 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
35%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,635
$5,377

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.59
# 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
1 Student
244 Students
% Black Students
<1%
2%
# White Students
104 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
45%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
125 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
54%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brookings County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Brookings County, SD is Our Savior Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Brookings County?
5 private schools are located in Brookings County.
How diverse are private schools in Brookings County?
Brookings County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Brookings County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Brookings County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brookings County?
100% of private schools in Brookings County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

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