South Dakota Baptist Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 baptist private elementary schools serving 225 students in South Dakota.
These schools make up 2% of the 81 private schools in South Dakota and 2% of its 12,998 private school students.
These schools are in Rapid City and Sioux Falls.
Calvary Christian School serves pre-K to grade 5 and Empire Baptist High & Academy serves grades 1 to 12.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 225

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 225

Baptist Private Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Baptist
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Map of Empire Baptist High & Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Baptist
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038

Frequently Asked Questions

How many baptist private elementary schools are located in South Dakota?
2 baptist private elementary schools are located in South Dakota.

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