Best Davison County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 322 students in Davison County, SD.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private preschools in Davison County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Private Preschools in Davison County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mitchell Christian School
(1)
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Overview

This County (Davison County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
322 Students
10,337 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,163
$5,635
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
667 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
7%
# Asian Students
2 Students
100 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
205 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
150 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
215 Students
5,936 Students
% White Students
67%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
93 Students
3,205 Students
% of Others Students
29%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Davison County, SD?
2 private preschools are located in Davison County, SD.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Davison County?
100% of private preschools in Davison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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