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#41 of 56 private schools in SD

St Martins Lutheran School

Elementary School

1200 2ND ST NE, Watertown, SD 57201

Private

Enrollment

123

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

South Dakota private schools

#41 of 56

In Watertown

#4 of 4

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St Martins Lutheran School

5.4/10

Elementary School in Watertown · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Martins Lutheran School

St Martins Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Watertown, SD. St Martins Lutheran School serves approximately 123 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Martins Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 56 private schools in SD.

How it compares0.7 pts below SD schools
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • SD avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 123 students, St Martins 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.

St Martins 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

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How St Martins Lutheran School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Watertown, SD

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
This School
vs
14.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
123
This School
vs
309
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.4
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 98.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.6% vs 0%
St Martins Lutheran School Watertown Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Martins Lutheran School (this school) 5.4
Jefferson Elementary - 09 5.4
Mellette Elementary - 07 7.5
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 7.6
Watertown Middle School - 02 6.2
Lincoln Elementary - 05 8.0
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 4.2
McKinley Elementary - 06 6.9
Sunrise Colony - 15 —

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,183
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 3%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 123
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SD

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 98.4%
Hispanic 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1200 2ND ST NE, Watertown, SD 57201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Martins Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elementary - 05 (rated 8.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mellette Elementary - 07 (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, IMACULATE CONCEPTION (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Watertown, see our Watertown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.4 mi
School Distance Rating
WATERTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watertown 0.1 mi 6.2
GREAT PLAINS LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Watertown 0.3 mi 7.2
Jefferson Elementary - 09 Watertown 0.5 mi 5.4
Mellette Elementary - 07 Watertown 0.6 mi 7.5
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 Watertown 0.8 mi 7.6
Watertown Middle School - 02 Watertown 0.9 mi 6.2
IMACULATE CONCEPTION Watertown 1.2 mi 7.1
Lincoln Elementary - 05 Watertown 0.9 mi 8.0
Watertown High School - 01 Watertown 1.0 mi 5.9
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 Watertown 1.4 mi 4.2
McKinley Elementary - 06 Watertown 1.5 mi 6.9
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 Waverly 9.0 mi 4.7
Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 Waverly 9.0 mi 5.8
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 Waverly 9.0 mi 4.0
Castlewood Elementary - 02 Castlewood 13.7 mi 7.0
Castlewood High School - 01 Castlewood 13.7 mi 8.6
Castlewood Middle School - 03 Castlewood 13.7 mi 5.3
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 Castlewood 16.1 mi —
Florence Elementary - 02 Florence 14.4 mi 3.5
Florence High School - 01 Florence 14.4 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,809

Median Home Value

$223,600

Median Rent

$903/mo

Population

26,375

College Educated

21.3%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

14.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

39.5

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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Huron, SD 5.5
Renberg Elementary - 42 Renner, SD 5.3
Wall Elementary - 02 Wall, SD 5.3
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Rapid City, SD 5.6
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 Alcester, SD 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Martins Lutheran School

What grades does St Martins Lutheran School serve?

St Martins Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Martins Lutheran School?

St Martins Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Martins Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Martins Lutheran School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Martins Lutheran School rank in SD?

St Martins Lutheran School ranks #41 of 56 private schools in SD.

What is St Martins Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Martins Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Martins Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Martins 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 St Martins Lutheran School a religious school?

St Martins Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
38 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
123
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
169 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Codington County
Phone
(605) 886-4976

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