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Best 57201 South Dakota Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 585 students in 57201, SD (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,869 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 57201, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in 57201, SD is Imaculate Conception.
100% of private schools in 57201, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 57201 South Dakota Private Schools (2026)

Map of Imaculate Conception
Imaculate Conception
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
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Map of Great Plains Lutheran High School
Great Plains Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
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Map of St. Martins Lutheran School
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
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
1800 E Kemp Ste 2
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-3224
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Map of Watertown Christian School
Watertown Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Christian
15 12th Avenue Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-0949
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 57201, SD?
The top ranked private schools in 57201, SD is Imaculate Conception.
How many private schools are located in 57201?
5 private schools are located in 57201.
How diverse are private schools in 57201?
57201 private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in 57201 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 57201 are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 57201?
100% of private schools in 57201 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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