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South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 584 students in South Dakota. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Dakota.
100% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota (2026-27)

Bethel Lutheran School Photo
Bethel Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1801 S Valley View Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
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Christ The King Elementary Photo
Christ The King Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
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Map of Creekside Christian School
Creekside Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
2225 E Saint Patrick St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
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Map of Poinsett Colony Elementary School
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Brethren
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
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Map of St. Martins Lutheran School
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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Map of Volga Christian School
Volga Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in South Dakota?
6 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota?
South Dakota private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
6
Private Schools
584
Students
$3,916
Avg. Tuition
8%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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