The average private school in South Dakota was founded around 1974 (2024-25).
The oldest private school in South Dakota is Freeman Academy, founded in 1903.
Year Founded Range: 1903
2022
Avg. Year Founded: 1974
Oldest Private Schools in South Dakota (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: K-12
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-6
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Volga Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: 7-12
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Rank: #55.
Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School![Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Photo]( "Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: 1-8
1636 Concourse Ct
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2785
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2785
Rank: #66.
Christ The King Elementary![Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school]( "Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: NS-6
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Rank: #77.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-5
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: K-5
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: NS-6
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #1111.
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: 9-12
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rank: #1212.
O'gorman High School![O'gorman High School Photo]( "O'gorman High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: 9-12
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Good Shepherd Lutheran![Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: PK-8
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
St. Pauls Lutheran School![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: PK-8
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: NS-12
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bethesda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-4
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Christian Center Elementary School![Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.]( "Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.")
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: NS-5
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Rank: #1818.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: 6-12
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rank: #1919.
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: PK-6
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: K-12
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Rank: #2222.
O'Gorman Junior High School![O'Gorman Junior High School Photo]( "O'Gorman Junior High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1998
Grades: 7-8
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Rank: #2323.
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: PK-12
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Rank: #2424.
Bethel Lutheran School![Bethel Lutheran School Photo]( "Bethel Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 2002
Grades: K-8
1801 S Valley View Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
Rank: #2525.
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary![St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School]( "St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 2008
Grades: NS-6
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
Rank: #2626.
Acton Academy![Acton Academy Photo - Acton Academy Sioux Falls is an innovative, mixed-age learner-driven school serving ages 4-14. We empower young people to be the leaders, micro-entrepreneurs, artists, and creators of tomorrow's economy.]( "Acton Academy Photo - Acton Academy Sioux Falls is an innovative, mixed-age learner-driven school serving ages 4-14. We empower young people to be the leaders, micro-entrepreneurs, artists, and creators of tomorrow's economy.")
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 2021
Grades: PK-12
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Rank: #2727.
Our Savior Lutheran School![Our Savior Lutheran School Photo]( "Our Savior Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 2022
Grades: K-5
1010 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average private schools founding year?
The South Dakota average private schools founding year is 1974 for 2024-25.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in South Dakota?
The top ranked private schools in South Dakota include Freeman Academy, St. Mary Elementary and Volga Christian School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in South Dakota?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in South Dakota is Freeman Academy, with a year of 1903. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Freeman Academy, with a year of 1903.
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