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Madison Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
109
Students
-6.0% (-7 students) 10-yr
$2,600
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
+75.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
49 Schools
# Students
109 Students
10,337 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202555211191
202455206187
202353188185
202252198188
202152194184
202052187179
201963199182
201863191181
201758175183
201658175181
201558173173
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% Students of Color
14%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202514%14%32%
202414%14%32%
202310%15%32%
202223%16%31%
202123%15%32%
202023%16%31%
201917%15%31%
201817%15%30%
20178%15%31%
20168%15%31%
20158%29%31%
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0.50
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.500.570.65
20240.500.560.65
20230.540.560.65
20220.550.590.64
20210.550.590.64
20200.550.590.64
20190.560.570.64
20180.560.570.64
20170.540.570.62
20160.540.560.62
20150.540.560.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
667 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
7%
# Asian Students
n/a
100 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
205 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20255%2%8%
20245%2%8%
20235%2%8%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%7%
20201%1%7%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20173%2%6%
20163%2%7%
20153%2%6%
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# Black Students
n/a
150 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20226%2%6%
20216%2%7%
20206%2%7%
20195%2%6%
20185%2%6%
20172%1%6%
20162%1%6%
20152%1%6%
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# White Students
35 Students
5,936 Students
% White Students
32%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202532%58%48%
202432%59%48%
202342%60%48%
202234%54%50%
202134%55%50%
202034%55%51%
201947%58%52%
201847%59%52%
201752%59%54%
201652%59%54%
201552%60%54%
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# 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
3,205 Students
% of Others Students
63%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202563%31%34%
202463%29%33%
202353%27%33%
202258%34%31%
202158%33%31%
202058%33%31%
201947%29%30%
201847%28%30%
201743%29%30%
201643%29%29%
201543%27%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202514:114:112:1
202414:114:112:1
202315:114:112:1
202210:114:112:1
202110:114:112:1
202010:114:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:112:113:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$5,667

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearMadison, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025$2,600$5,635$12,988
2024$2,600$4,155$10,159
2023$2,600$3,772$9,500
2022$2,600$3,782$8,989
2021$2,600$3,120$8,661
2020$2,600$3,086$8,383
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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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