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South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 571 students in South Dakota.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
The top ranked private school belonging to National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) in South Dakota is Sioux Falls Lutheran School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in South Dakota (2026-27)

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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in South Dakota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in South Dakota is Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in South Dakota?
2 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in South Dakota.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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Private Schools
571
Students
$3,825
Avg. Tuition
8%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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