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Bethesda Lutheran School

1537 Baltimore Ave Hot Springs, SD 57747

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,825
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,825
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Motto
Healing Waters... Reflecting The Son!

Student Body

Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is Kindergarten – Grade 5- Registration fee $125 Member Tuition: $285/month Non-member Tuition: $425/month Preschool tuition Registration fee $125 and $300 a month
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
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School Mascot
Eagle

School Notes

  • Bethesda Lutheran School and Early Learning Center is a Christian school serving children ages 3-Grade 5. Its mission statement is "Learning for Life. Living for Christ." National Lutheran Schools Accreditation Board and the State of South Dakota accredit it. The South Dakota Department of Social Services licenses Bethesda's Child Care.
  • Preschool for children ages 3-5 is available from 8:00 - 12:00. Accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation Board.
  • School-year Child Care services are available from 7:15 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. and again from noon to 5:30 P.M. for $4.00 per hour.
  • Weekly & monthly rates are available. Child Care is also available every Friday from 7:15 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
  • Child Care and Enrichment services are available during the summer.
  • The South Dakota Department of Social Services licenses Child Care.
  • Charges are incurred for the entire hour regardless of how much of the hour the child is in attendance. If a child is picked up after 5:30 p.m., a fee of $5 per every 15 minutes late will be charged at pick-up time.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bethesda Lutheran School cost?
Bethesda Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,825 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bethesda Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Bethesda Lutheran School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.
When is the application deadline for Bethesda Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bethesda Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,475 for elementary schools and $8,044 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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