South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 630 students in South Dakota.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in South Dakota is St. Mary Elementary.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in South Dakota (2026-27)

St. Mary Elementary Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students
Catholic
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
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Map of John Paul Ii Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Map of St. Agnes Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Catholic
909 Lewis St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4144

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in South Dakota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in South Dakota is St. Mary Elementary.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in South Dakota?
3 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in South Dakota.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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