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South Dakota Catholic Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 catholic private preschools serving 4,399 students in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.

The catholic private preschools in South Dakota include Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School, Imaculate Conception, and Holy Spirit Elementary.

The average tuition cost is $4,222, which is lower than the South Dakota private preschool average tuition cost of $4,746.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 20
# Students Served: 4,399

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 20
# Students Served: 4,399

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in South Dakota?

The catholic private preschools in South Dakota include Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School, Imaculate Conception, and Holy Spirit Elementary.

How many catholic private preschools are located in South Dakota?

20 catholic private preschools are located in South Dakota.

How much do catholic private preschools cost in South Dakota?

The average tuition cost is $4,222, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $4,746.

How diverse are catholic private preschools in South Dakota?

South Dakota catholic private preschools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 15%.

South Dakota Catholic Private Preschools Trends

Private Schools

4,399

Students

$4,222

Avg. Tuition

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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