For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 2,195 students in Lincoln County, SD.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lincoln County, SD include Sioux Falls Lutheran School and Sioux Falls Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
100% of private elementary schools in Lincoln County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Lincoln County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Westside Christian School
(Christian)
2601 W 69th St Ste 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Overview
This County (Lincoln County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
2,195 Students
13,134 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
140 Teachers
1,135 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
34%
Average Class Size
22 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,220
$6,455
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
74%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
13%
# Asian Students
24 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
37 Students
234 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,354 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
62%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
750 Students
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
34%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lincoln County, SD include Sioux Falls Lutheran School and Sioux Falls Christian Schools.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
100% of private elementary schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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