The average private elementary school acceptance rate in South Dakota is 74% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in South Dakota is Sunshine Bible Academy, Black Hills Christian Academy, and Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School, each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 74%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
500 Lourdes Lane
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Rank: #44.
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 1-12
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
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Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Bethesda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-6
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Madison Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-4
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
O'Gorman Junior High School![O'Gorman Junior High School Photo]( "O'Gorman Junior High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 7-8
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The South Dakota average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 74% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in South Dakota?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in South Dakota include Black Hills Christian Academy, Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School and Sunshine Bible Academy.
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