For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 121 students in Walworth County, SD.
50% of private elementary schools in Walworth County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Private Elementary Schools in Walworth County (2026)
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
Overview
This County (Walworth County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
121 Students
13,167 Students
% Average Students of Color
83%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
1,139 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.60
# American Indian Students
98 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
81%
13%
# Asian Students
n/a
152 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
235 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
11 Students
7,918 Students
% White Students
9%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
11 Students
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
9%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Walworth County, SD?
2 private elementary schools are located in Walworth County, SD.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Walworth County?
50% of private elementary schools in Walworth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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