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Best South Dakota Private Elementary Schools Offering Cross Country (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools offering cross country as an interscholastic sport serving 3,779 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked private elementary schools in South Dakota offering cross country include Rapid City Christian School, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $7,140, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average tuition cost of $5,352.
100% of private elementary schools offering cross country in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Private Elementary Schools Offering Cross Country in South Dakota (2026-27)

Freeman Academy Photo
Freeman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
(1)
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O'Gorman Junior High School Photo
O'Gorman Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
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Rapid City Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
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Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
(5)
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Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
(4)
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Sunshine Bible Academy
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
(1)
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Bethel Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1801 S Valley View Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
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Black Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
(1)
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Cornerstone School
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School (Christian)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
(5)
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Good Shepherd Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
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Map of St. Martins Lutheran School
St. Martins Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
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St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools offering cross country in South Dakota?
The top ranked private elementary schools offering cross country in South Dakota include Rapid City Christian School, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools offering cross country are located in South Dakota?
12 private elementary schools offering cross country are located in South Dakota.
How much do private elementary schools offering cross country cost in South Dakota?
The average tuition cost is $7,140, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $5,352.
How diverse are private elementary schools offering cross country in South Dakota?
South Dakota private elementary schools offering cross country are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools offering cross country are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of private elementary schools offering cross country in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
12
Private Schools
3,779
Students
$7,140
Avg. Tuition
9%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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