St. Mary Elementary Photo

Best Minnehaha County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 2,933 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The top-ranked private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD include Holy Spirit Elementary, St. Mary Catholic School, and Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool.
The average tuition cost is $4,784, which is lower than the South Dakota private preschool average tuition cost of $5,635.
73% of private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Minnehaha County Private Preschools (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
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
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
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Gr: NS | 3 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
[+] 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
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,933 Students
10,337 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
241 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
26%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,784
$5,635
Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$180
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
9%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.57
# American Indian Students
38 Students
667 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
7%
# Asian Students
29 Students
100 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
205 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
87 Students
150 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
1,907 Students
5,936 Students
% White Students
65%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
868 Students
3,205 Students
% of Others Students
29%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top-ranked private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD include Holy Spirit Elementary, St. Mary Catholic School, and Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool.
How many private preschools are located in Minnehaha County?
15 private preschools are located in Minnehaha County.
How much do private preschools cost in Minnehaha County?
The average tuition cost is $4,784, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $5,635.
How diverse are private preschools in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County private preschools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Minnehaha County?
73% of private preschools in Minnehaha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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