Top 5 Best Minnehaha County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private preschools serving 3,328 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The best top ranked private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD include Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool, St. Michael Elementary and Christ The King Elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the South Dakota private preschool average acceptance rate of 94%.
71% of private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Minnehaha County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
Acton Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Grades: PK-12
| 20 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
Grades: NS-6
| 151 students
Holy Spirit Elementary
Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Grades: NS-6
| 354 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
St. Mary Elementary
St. Mary Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-3459
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
St. Michael Elementary
St. Michael Elementary Photo - Front of school
(Catholic)
(1)
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School Photo - SFLS High School Graduation 2021
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
The Baan Dek Montessori School
Montessori School
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
Children's Home Society Loving School
Special Education School
(1)
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3130
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
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
Grades: NS-5
| 199 students
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
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
Grades: NS-6
| 184 students
St. Lambert Elementary
St. Lambert Elementary Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Grades: NS-6
| 157 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Minnehaha County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top ranked private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD include Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool, St. Michael Elementary and Christ The King Elementary.
How many private preschools are located in Minnehaha County, SD?
17 private preschools are located in Minnehaha County, SD.
How diverse are private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD?
Minnehaha County, SD private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Minnehaha County, SD?
71% of private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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