The average private preschool in South Dakota was founded around 1975 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in South Dakota is Imaculate Conception, founded in 1907.
Year Founded Range: 1907
2025
Avg. Year Founded: 1975
Oldest Private Preschools in South Dakota (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Imaculate Conception
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-6
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Rank: #22.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: PK-5
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Thomas School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: PK-5
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-6
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Volga Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Rank: #77.
Christ The King Elementary![Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school]( "Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: NS-6
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
James Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-12
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-5
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: NS-6
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #1212.
St. Agnes Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-5
909 Lewis St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4144
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4144
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Good Shepherd Lutheran![Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: PK-8
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
St. Pauls Lutheran School![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: PK-8
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: NS-12
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bethesda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-4
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Christian Center Elementary School![Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.]( "Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.")
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: NS-5
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Rank: #1818.
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: PK-6
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #2020.
Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-K
1910 12th Street S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
Rank: #2121.
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: PK-12
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: NS-6
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Rank: #2323.
Dakota Christian School
(Calvinist)
Founding Date: 2006
Grades: PK-12
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Rank: #2424.
The Baan Dek Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 2007
Grades: PK-K
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
Rank: #2525.
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary![St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School]( "St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 2008
Grades: NS-6
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
Rank: #2626.
Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Montessori School
Founding Date: 2009
Grades: PK-K
515 8th Ave NW,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
Rank: #2727.
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 2014
Grades: PK-12
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Rank: #2828.
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
Founding Date: 2021
Grades: PK-12
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Rank: #2929.
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
Founding Date: 2025
Grades: NS
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average private preschools founding year?
The South Dakota average private preschools founding year is 1975 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in South Dakota?
The top ranked private preschools in South Dakota include Imaculate Conception, St. Mary Catholic School and Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School.
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