For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 27 students in Hot Springs, SD (there are 3 public schools, serving 739 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Hot Springs, SD (2026)
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
Overview
This Town (Hot Springs)
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
27 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,825
$6,448
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
161 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
8 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
29%
59%
# 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
18 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
67%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hot Springs, SD?
1 private schools are located in Hot Springs, SD.
What percentage of students in Hot Springs go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hot Springs?
100% of private schools in Hot Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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