For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,477 students in Lincoln County, SD (there are 25 public schools, serving 10,610 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, SD include Sioux Falls Christian Schools, Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, and Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3100 W Ralph Rogers Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-2303
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-2303
Gr: PK-K | 340 students
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westside Christian School
(Christian)
2601 W 69th St Ste 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, SD include Sioux Falls Christian Schools, Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, 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%).
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