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Codington County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 452 students in Codington County, SD.
100% of private elementary schools in Codington County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Codington County Private Elementary 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 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 Elementary 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
4 Schools
# Students
452 Students
12,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
1,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
36%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,415
$5,352

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
13%
# Asian Students
3 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
234 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
322 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
111 Students
2,854 Students
% of Others Students
25%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Codington County, SD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Codington County, SD is Imaculate Conception.
How many private elementary schools are located in Codington County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Codington County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Codington County?
100% of private elementary schools in Codington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Codington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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