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Madison Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 109 students in Madison, SD.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private preschool average acceptance rate of 0%.
100% of private preschools in Madison, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madison Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Catholic
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
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Map of Madison Christian School
Madison Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Christian
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
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Madison, SD Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
109
Students
$2,600
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
49 Schools
# Students
109 Students
10,256 Students
% Students of Color
14%
15%
0.50
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
667 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
7%
# Asian Students
n/a
100 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
205 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%
# Black Students
n/a
150 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
35 Students
5,936 Students
% White Students
32%
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
69 Students
3,134 Students
% of Others Students
63%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$4,746
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Madison, SD?
The top ranked private preschools in Madison, SD is St. Thomas School.
How many private preschools are located in Madison?
2 private preschools are located in Madison.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private preschools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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