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Best South Dakota Christian Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 christian private elementary schools serving 2,534 students in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.

The christian private elementary schools in South Dakota include Sioux Falls Christian Schools, Black Hills Christian Academy, and Sunshine Bible Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 13
# Students Served: 2,534

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 13
# Students Served: 2,534

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The christian private elementary schools in South Dakota include Sioux Falls Christian Schools, Black Hills Christian Academy, and Sunshine Bible Academy.

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

13 christian private elementary schools are located in South Dakota.

How diverse are christian private elementary schools in South Dakota?

South Dakota christian private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.

South Dakota Christian Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

2,534

Students

$6,170

Avg. Tuition

14%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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