For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 121 students in Walworth County, SD (there are 7 public schools, serving 774 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Walworth County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
50% of private schools in Walworth County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Private Schools in Walworth County (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Gr: K-9 | 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Walworth County, SD?
2 private schools are located in Walworth County, SD.
What percentage of students in Walworth County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Walworth County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walworth County?
50% of private schools in Walworth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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