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Lake County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 109 students in Lake County, SD.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 0%.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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
12,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$5,352
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
13%
# Asian Students
0 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
0%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
234 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
35 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
32%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
69 Students
2,854 Students
% of Others Students
63%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Lake County, SD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lake County, SD is St. Thomas School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lake County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Lake County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
100% of private elementary schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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