O'Gorman Junior High School Photo

Best Minnehaha County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 4,247 students in Minnehaha County, SD (there are 82 public schools, serving 34,664 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Minnehaha County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Holy Spirit Elementary, O'Gorman Junior High School, and O'gorman High School.
The average tuition cost is $5,072, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,448.
74% of private schools in Minnehaha County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Minnehaha County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students Tuition listed
Holy Spirit Elementary
Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Gr: NS-6 | 354 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
O'gorman High School
O'gorman High School Photo
(Catholic)
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
O'Gorman Junior High School
O'Gorman Junior High School Photo
(Catholic)
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 16 students
St. Mary Elementary
St. Mary Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Tuition listed
St. Michael Elementary
St. Michael Elementary Photo - Front of school
(Catholic)
(1)
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Acton Academy Sioux Falls
Acton Academy Sioux Falls Photo - From launching a business, to designing science experiments, to exploring creative expression, students are building meaningful skills every day. Our Guides (not teachers) lead with questions rather than lectures, using the Socratic method to help students find their own answers.
Montessori School
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Baan Dek Montessori School
Montessori School
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Bethel Lutheran School
Bethel Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1801 S Valley View Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Children's Home Society Loving School
Special Education School
(1)
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
Christ The King Elementary
Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Christian Center Elementary School
Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.
(Assembly of God)
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Cornerstone School
Cornerstone School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(5)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Gr: NS | 3 students
Education & Integration Services
Special Education School
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Empire Baptist High & Academy
(Baptist)
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
Gr: NS-6 | 184 students Tuition listed
St. Lambert Elementary
St. Lambert Elementary Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Gr: NS-6 | 157 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Sioux Falls Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7100 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 333-0197
Gr: K-7 | 4 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Minnehaha County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
101 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 336-1034
Gr: K-12 | 29 students

Overview

This County (Minnehaha County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,247 Students
15,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
346 Teachers
1,229 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
34%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,072
$6,448
Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$180
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
65 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
36 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
110 Students
245 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
3,030 Students
9,019 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,000 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Holy Spirit Elementary, O'Gorman Junior High School, and O'gorman High School.
How many private schools are located in Minnehaha County?
23 private schools are located in Minnehaha County.
How much do private schools cost in Minnehaha County?
The average tuition cost is $5,072, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,448.
How diverse are private schools in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Minnehaha County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Minnehaha County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Minnehaha County?
74% of private schools in Minnehaha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Minnehaha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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