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Lincoln County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 2,195 students in Lincoln County, SD.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 0%.
100% of private elementary schools in Lincoln County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
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 Photo
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
3 Schools
# Students
2,195 Students
12,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
140 Teachers
1,136 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
36%
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
$5,229
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
13%
# Asian Students
24 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
37 Students
234 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,354 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
750 Students
2,854 Students
% of Others Students
34%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lincoln County, SD include Sioux Falls Christian Schools and Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
100% of private elementary schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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