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Bethel Lutheran School
Elementary School
1801 S VALLEY VIEW RD, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Grades
T1 – 8th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Grades
T1 – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Bethel Lutheran School
Elementary School in Sioux Falls · grades T1 – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bethel Lutheran School
Bethel Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. Bethel Lutheran School serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades T1-8th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Bethel Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Bethel Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bethel Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bethel Lutheran School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in Sioux Falls, SD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bethel Lutheran School (this school) | — |
| Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 | 5.3 |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | 5.9 |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | 5.1 |
| Discovery Elementary - 26 | 5.3 |
| Hayward Elementary - 38 | 2.9 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 | 6.6 |
| RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 | 6.8 |
| Garfield Elementary - 19 | 3.0 |
| Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 | 4.0 |
| CTE - 37 | — |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | 3.8 |
| Community Campus - 41 | 4.2 |
| Edison Middle School - 06 | 5.7 |
| Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 | — |
| Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 | — |
| Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 | 8.4 |
| George McGovern Middle School -09 | 5.7 |
| Elementary Immersion Center - 43 | 6.9 |
| All City Elementary - 50 | 6.7 |
| Structured Teaching - 12 | — |
Showing 20 of 50 schools. View all schools in Sioux Falls
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- T1 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Private · Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Address
- 1801 S VALLEY VIEW RD, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
- Phone
- (605) 362-8231
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in SD aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1801 S VALLEY VIEW RD, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bethel Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 (rated 7.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Tea). Another option is RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 (rated 6.8/10, 2.0 miles away). Additionally, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 (rated 6.6/10, 1.7 miles away). For more schools in Sioux Falls, see our Sioux Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,070
Median Home Value
$268,800
Median Rent
$996/mo
Population
51,780
College Educated
34.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Avg Commute
18 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
33.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bethel Lutheran School
What grades does Bethel Lutheran School serve?
Bethel Lutheran School serves students in grades T1 through 8th.
How many students attend Bethel Lutheran School?
Bethel Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Lutheran School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Bethel Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Bethel Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethel Lutheran School a religious school?
Bethel Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- T1 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Phone
- (605) 362-8231
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