Most Selective Private Preschools in South Dakota (2026)

South Dakota Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Year	South Dakota (SD) avg
2025	81%
2024	94%
2023	95%
2022	99%
2021	99%
2020	99%
2019	98%
2018	98%
2017	99%
2016	99%
2015	95%

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Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 81%

Most Selective Private Preschools in South Dakota (2026)

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#1Black Hills Christian Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 191 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 1

Christian

630 South 32nd Street

Spearfish, SD 57783

(605) 722-1276

(1)

25%acceptance rate

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#2Lifescape Childrens Specialty School

Gr: PK-12 | 118 students

Avg. class size: 10 students

Special Education School

2501 W 26th St

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 444-9500

70%acceptance rate

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#3(T3–T5)Acton Academy Sioux Falls

Gr: PK-12 | 34 students

Avg. class size: 10 students

Montessori School

4426 S Technology Dr

Sioux Falls, SD 57106

(605) 215-1221

90%acceptance rate

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#3(T3–T5)Bethesda Lutheran School

Gr: PK-5 | 27 students

Avg. class size: 10 students

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

1537 Baltimore Ave

Hot Springs, SD 57747

(605) 745-6676

90%acceptance rate

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#3(T3–T5)John Paul Ii Elementary School

Gr: PK-6 | 138 students

Avg. class size: 15 students

Catholic

1510 W Elm Ave

Mitchell, SD 57301

(605) 996-2365

90%acceptance rate

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#6Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students

Avg. class size: 23 students

Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5

Christian

6120 S Charger Circle

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 334-1422

(5)

99%acceptance rate

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#7Madison Christian School

Gr: PK-4 | 35 students

Christian

45369 234th St

Madison, SD 57042

(605) 427-0109

100%acceptance rate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average private preschools acceptance rate?

The South Dakota average private preschools acceptance rate is 81% for 2026.

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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