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Lawrence County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 220 students in Lawrence County, SD (there are 20 public schools, serving 3,320 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
50% of private schools in Lawrence County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Lawrence County (2026-27)

Black Hills Christian Academy Photo
Black Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
(1)
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Map of Chrildren First
Chrildren First
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
236 W Jackson Blvd Ste B
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-1191
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
220 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
35%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,511
$5,266
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
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
2 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
244 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
117 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
97%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
0 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lawrence County, SD?
2 private schools are located in Lawrence County, SD.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lawrence County?
50% of private schools in Lawrence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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