Bethel Lutheran School Photo

Best South Dakota Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private elementary 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 elementary school belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota is Volga Christian School.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota (2025-26)

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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