For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 nonsectarian private elementary schools in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in South Dakota include Acton Academy and St. Francis Indian School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acton Academy
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
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Grades: PK-12
| 575 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
Black Hills Children's Home
Alternative School
24100 S Rockerville Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Grades: K-8
| 71 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
Lakota Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Grades: K-8
| 28 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
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