The average private preschool in South Dakota was founded around 1977 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in South Dakota is St. Mary Elementary, founded in 1949.
Year Founded Range: 1949
2021
Avg. Year Founded: 1977
Oldest Private Preschools in South Dakota (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #7 - 97. - 9.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average private preschools founding year?
The South Dakota average private preschools founding year is 1977 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in South Dakota?
The top ranked private preschools in South Dakota include St. Mary Elementary, Volga Christian School and Christ The King Elementary.
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