For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 27 students in Fall River County, SD (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,000 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Fall River County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Fall River County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Fall River County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethesda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Gr: PK-5 | 27 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Fall River County, SD?
1 private schools are located in Fall River County, SD.
What percentage of students in Fall River County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Fall River County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fall River County?
100% of private schools in Fall River County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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