Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Lawrence School
About the School
- St. Lawrence School in Milbank, SD is a Catholic co–ed town–based school serving preschool through 6th grade with a total enrollment of 138 udents.
- The school employs 9 teachers, maintaining a udent–teacher ratio of 15:1.
- As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association,.
- Lawrence School offers programs aligned with Catholic religious affiliation.
- Approximately 2% of udents represent diverse racial backgrounds in this town locale.
- The school provides elementary education with a focus on a smaller community setting in Milbank.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
We endeavor to educate the whole student: mind, body, and spirit!
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Lawrence School?
The application deadline for St. Lawrence School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Lawrence School is Great Plains Lutheran High School (31.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Martins Lutheran School (31.5 miles away)
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Distance: 31.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Distance: 31.5 mi
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
Distance: 31.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Christian
15 12th Avenue Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-0949
Distance: 31.8 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
1800 E Kemp Ste 2
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-3224
Distance: 32.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Distance: 31.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Distance: 67.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 26
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-4525
Distance: 71.7 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 31 students
Christian
27871 140th Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
Distance: 74.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Calvinist
204 School St
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-8700
Distance: 76.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
1300 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-0592
Distance: 31.5 mi
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
Distance: 31.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Christian
15 12th Avenue Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-0949
Distance: 31.8 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
1800 E Kemp Ste 2
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-3224
Distance: 32.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Distance: 39.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
Catholic
410 Ring Ave N
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-7729
Distance: 31.5 mi
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
Distance: 32.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Distance: 39.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
Catholic
410 Ring Ave N
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-7729
Distance: 43.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
411 Colorado Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-1704
Distance: 55.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Catholic
210 W 4th St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6391
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Milbank High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Milbank Middle School - 02
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Milbank Elementary - 03
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Big Stone City Elementary - 01
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Big Stone City Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
9.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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