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Most Selective Private Preschools in South Dakota

The average private preschool acceptance rate in South Dakota is 81% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in South Dakota is Black Hills Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 81%

Most Selective Private Preschools in South Dakota (2025-26)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Black Hills Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #22.
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Bethesda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-6
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Rank: #66.
Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #77.
Madison Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-4
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average private preschools acceptance rate?
The South Dakota average private preschools acceptance rate is 81% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private preschools in South Dakota?
The top ranked private preschools in South Dakota include Black Hills Christian Academy, Lifescape Childrens Specialty School and Acton Academy Sioux Falls.

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