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Best South Dakota Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 lutheran church missouri synod private schools serving 817 students in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.
The top ranked lutheran church missouri synod private school in South Dakota is Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 817

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 817

Top Ranked Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Private Schools in South Dakota (2026)

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 Bethesda Lutheran School
Bethesda Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
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Map of Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 12th Street S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
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Map of Peace Lutheran School
Peace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-3 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 22nd Ave S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 697-6624
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked lutheran church missouri synod private schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked lutheran church missouri synod private schools in South Dakota is Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
How many lutheran church missouri synod private schools are located in South Dakota?
5 lutheran church missouri synod private schools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are lutheran church missouri synod private schools in South Dakota?
South Dakota lutheran church missouri synod private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
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Private Schools
817
Students
$3,825
Avg. Tuition
9%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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