For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 private daycares & preschools serving 9,882 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Dakota include St. Mary Elementary, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and Volga Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $4,155, which is lower than the South Dakota average tuition cost of $4,277.
81% of private daycares & preschools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked South Dakota Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
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
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Bethesda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Grades: PK-4
| 26 students
Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3100 W Ralph Rogers Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-2303
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-2303
Grades: PK-K
| 340 students
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Grades: NS-6
| 354 students
Roncalli Elementary School
(Catholic)
501 3rd Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Sacred Heart Middle School -
(Catholic)
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Grades: PK-12
| 575 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Grades: PK-12
| 1,446 students
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Grades: NS-12
| 486 students
Volga Christian School
(Christian)
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
The Baan Dek Montessori School
Montessori School
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Grades: PK-12
| 191 students
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
Chrildren First
Daycare / Preschool
236 W Jackson Blvd Ste B
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-1191
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-1191
Grades: PK-K
| 110 students
Christ The King Elementary![Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school]( "Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school")
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Grades: NS-6
| 151 students
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)
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Grades: NS-5
| 199 students
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Grades: NS
| 3 students
Dakota Christian School
(Calvinist)
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran![Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Imaculate Conception
(Catholic)
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
James Valley Christian School
(Christian)
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Madison Christian School
(Christian)
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Grades: PK-4
| 35 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Montessori School
515 8th Ave NW,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Dakota?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Dakota include St. Mary Elementary, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and Volga Christian School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in South Dakota?
48 private daycares & preschools are located in South Dakota.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in South Dakota?
The average tuition cost is $4,155, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $4,277.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in South Dakota?
South Dakota private daycares & preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 21%.
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