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Best South Dakota Catholic Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 Trinity Catholic Elementary School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School, and Holy Spirit Elementary.

The average tuition cost is $7,211, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average tuition cost of $6,475.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# 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 Trinity Catholic Elementary School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School, and Holy Spirit Elementary.

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 $7,211, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,475.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in South Dakota?

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

South Dakota Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

6,161

Students

$7,211

Avg. Tuition

22%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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