For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 1,782 students in South Dakota.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 0%.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota include Imaculate Conception, O'Gorman Junior High School, and St. Mary Elementary.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 7
- # Students Served: 1,782
