Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school

Best South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026)

For the 2026 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.
The top-ranked private school belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota is Volga Christian School.
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).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Volga Christian School
(Christian)
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Bethel Lutheran School
Bethel Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1801 S Valley View Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Christ The King Elementary
Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
2225 E Saint Patrick St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
(Brethren)
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
St. Martins Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

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