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South Dakota Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 catholic private elementary schools serving 6,161 students in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.

The catholic private elementary schools in South Dakota include Holy Spirit Elementary, St. Mary Elementary, and Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School.

The average tuition cost is $4,474, which is lower than the South Dakota private elementary school average tuition cost of $5,352.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 29
# Students Served: 6,161

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 29
# Students Served: 6,161

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in South Dakota?

The catholic private elementary schools in South Dakota include Holy Spirit Elementary, St. Mary Elementary, and Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School.

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in South Dakota?

29 catholic private elementary schools are located in South Dakota.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in South Dakota?

The average tuition cost is $4,474, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $5,352.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in South Dakota?

South Dakota catholic private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 23%.

South Dakota Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

6,161

Students

$4,474

Avg. Tuition

22%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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