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Best Brookings County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 209 students in Brookings County, SD.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Brookings County, SD include Our Savior Lutheran School and Volga Christian School.
100% of private elementary schools in Brookings County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Brookings County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1010 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Volga Christian School
(Christian)
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Peace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1104 22nd Ave S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 697-6624
Gr: PK-3 | 36 students
St. Thomas More Catholic School
(Catholic)
1700 8th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6796
Gr: PK-2 | 95 students

Overview

This County (Brookings County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
209 Students
13,167 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
1,139 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
34%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,635
$6,455

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
13%
# Asian Students
n/a
152 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
235 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
90 Students
7,918 Students
% White Students
48%
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
95 Students
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
50%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Brookings County, SD?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Brookings County, SD include Our Savior Lutheran School and Volga Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Brookings County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Brookings County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Brookings County?
100% of private elementary schools in Brookings County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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