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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 584 students in South Dakota.
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).
The top ranked private elementary school belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota is Volga Christian School.
These schools make up 7% of the 81 private schools in South Dakota and 4% of its 12,998 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota is Volga Christian School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in South Dakota?
6 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Dakota?
South Dakota private elementary 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 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
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).

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