Lakota Waldorf School (2026 Profile)

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Lakota Waldorf School

3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752

Tel: (605) 455-2487

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Lakota Waldorf School in Kyle, SD, enrolls 28 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.

Founded in 1993, the school has 8 teachers, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1.

The school is 100% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for diversity.

Lakota Waldorf School is a co鈥揺ducational program with a special emphasis on elementary and secondary education.

The campus spans 40 acres in a rural, remote community, supporting small鈥揼roup and individualized learning.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Lakota Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1993

Campus Size

40 acres

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 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).