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Lake County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 109 students in Lake County, SD (there are 15 public schools, serving 2,041 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Lake County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lake County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Catholic
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
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Map of Madison Christian School
Madison Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Christian
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$5,377
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
11%
# Asian Students
0 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
0%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
35 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
32%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
69 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
63%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Lake County, SD is St. Thomas School.
How many private schools are located in Lake County?
2 private schools are located in Lake County.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
100% of private schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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