For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 1,631 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota include O'Gorman Junior High School, St. Mary Elementary, and Holy Spirit Elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 94%.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked South Dakota Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Students
Year
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
354 students
Year: 2022
O'Gorman Junior High School
(Catholic)
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
382 students
Year: 2019
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
367 students
Year: 2019
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
186 students
Year: 2013
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
(Catholic)
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
184 students
Year: 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota include O'Gorman Junior High School, St. Mary Elementary, and Holy Spirit Elementary.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in South Dakota?
6 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota?
South Dakota blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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