For the 2026 school year, there are 2 montessori private elementary schools serving 102 students in South Dakota.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
Montessori Private Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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. 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
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in South Dakota?
2 montessori private elementary schools are located in South Dakota.
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