Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.

Best South Dakota Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 1,033 students in South Dakota. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Dakota.
The top ranked private preschool belonging to Association of Christian School International (ACSI) in South Dakota is Black Hills Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the South Dakota private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Hills Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Christian Center Elementary School
Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.
(Assembly of God)
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
James Valley Christian School
(Christian)
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Mitchell Christian School
(1)
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students
New Holland Christian School
(Christian)
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students

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