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South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to Other religious school association(s)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) serving 1,468 students in South Dakota.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 0%.
100% of private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Mennonite).
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) in South Dakota include O'gorman High School and Freeman Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Other religious school association(s) in South Dakota (2026-27)

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Freeman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
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O'gorman High School Photo
O'gorman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
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St. Martins Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
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St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
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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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Zion Lutheran School
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
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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 private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) in South Dakota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) in South Dakota include O'gorman High School and Freeman Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) are located in South Dakota?
7 private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) in South Dakota?
South Dakota private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of private schools belonging to Other religious school association(s) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Mennonite).
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Private Schools
1,468
Students
$8,828
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
15:1
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