For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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