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Codington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 585 students in Codington County, SD (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,320 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Codington County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Codington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Imaculate Conception
Imaculate Conception
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
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Map of Great Plains Lutheran High School
Great Plains Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
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Map of St. Martins Lutheran School
St. Martins Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
1800 E Kemp Ste 2
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-3224
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Map of Watertown Christian School
Watertown Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Christian
15 12th Avenue Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-0949
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Codington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Rosary Catholic School
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students
Catholic
103 St Peter St Ne
Kranzburg, SD 57245
(605) 886-8114
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
35%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,415
$5,377

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
11%
# Asian Students
4 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
448 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
111 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Codington County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Codington County, SD is Imaculate Conception.
How many private schools are located in Codington County?
5 private schools are located in Codington County.
How diverse are private schools in Codington County?
Codington County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Codington County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Codington County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Codington County?
100% of private schools in Codington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Codington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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