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Sioux Falls Lutheran School Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (SD)
Sioux Falls Christian Schools Top 4 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (SD)

Lincoln County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,535 students in Lincoln County, SD (there are 25 public schools, serving 10,610 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Lincoln County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 340 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3100 W Ralph Rogers Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-2303
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Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
(5)
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Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
(4)
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Map of Westside Christian School
Westside Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Christian
2601 W 69th St Ste 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
2,535 Students
14,906 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
141 Teachers
1,226 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
35%
Average Class Size
22 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
course
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,220
$5,377
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
11%
# Asian Students
24 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
38 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,368 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
54%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
1,075 Students
3,498 Students
% of Others Students
42%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, SD include Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 private schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
100% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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