St. Michael Elementary Photo - Front of school

Top 10 Best Sioux Falls Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 6,069 students in Sioux Falls, SD (there are 64 public schools, serving 28,485 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Sioux Falls, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Sioux Falls, SD include O'Gorman Junior High School, St. Mary Elementary, and Sioux Falls Christian Schools.
The average tuition cost is $4,676, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $4,277.
76% of private schools in Sioux Falls, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Sioux Falls Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
4100 S Bahnson Ave
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.
Special Program Emphasis
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3100 W Ralph Rogers Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-2303
Grades: PK-K
| 340 students
Holy Spirit Elementary
Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Grades: NS-6
| 354 students
O'gorman High School
O'gorman High School Photo
(Catholic)
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
O'Gorman Junior High School
O'Gorman Junior High School Photo
(Catholic)
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
St. Mary Elementary
St. Mary Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
St. Michael Elementary
St. Michael Elementary Photo - Front of school
(Catholic)
(1)
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(5)
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Grades: PK-12
| 1,446 students
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School Photo - SFLS High School Graduation 2021
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Grades: NS-12
| 486 students
The Baan Dek Montessori School
Montessori School
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Bethel Lutheran School
Bethel Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1801 S Valley View Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Children's Home Society Loving School
Special Education School
(1)
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Christ The King Elementary
Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
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.
(Assembly of God)
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Grades: NS-5
| 199 students
Cornerstone School
Cornerstone School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(5)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Grades: NS
| 3 students
Education & Integration Services
Special Education School
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Empire Baptist High & Academy
(Baptist)
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
Grades: NS-6
| 184 students
St. Lambert Elementary
St. Lambert Elementary Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Grades: NS-6
| 157 students
Sioux Falls Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7100 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 333-0197
Grades: K-7
| 4 students
Westside Christian School
(Christian)
2601 W 69th St Ste 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
Grades: K-6
| 36 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Christian Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
101 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 336-1034
Grades: K-12
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sioux Falls, SD?
The top ranked private schools in Sioux Falls, SD include O'Gorman Junior High School, St. Mary Elementary, and Sioux Falls Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Sioux Falls?
25 private schools are located in Sioux Falls.
How much do private schools cost in Sioux Falls?
The average tuition cost is $4,676, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $4,277.
How diverse are private schools in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Sioux Falls go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Sioux Falls are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sioux Falls?
76% of private schools in Sioux Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Sioux Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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