The average private preschool acceptance rate in South Dakota is 83% 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: 83%
Most Selective Private Preschools in South Dakota (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
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
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
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: #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
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
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Rank: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-12
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average private preschools acceptance rate?
The South Dakota average private preschools acceptance rate is 83% 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.
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