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Best South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 4,889 students in South Dakota. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Dakota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Dakota include O'gorman High School, Holy Spirit Elementary, and Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $7,262, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,467.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Dakota (2026)

Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
Holy Spirit Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
(1)
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
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O'gorman High School Photo
O'gorman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
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O'Gorman Junior High School Photo
O'Gorman Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
500 Lourdes Lane
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
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Map of Roncalli Elementary School
Roncalli Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students
Catholic
501 3rd Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-4100
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
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St. Mary Elementary Photo
St. Mary Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students
Catholic
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
(1)
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St. Michael Elementary Photo
St. Michael Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
(1)
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Map of St. Thomas More High School
St. Thomas More High School
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Catholic
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
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Map of St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Catholic
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
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Christ The King Elementary Photo
Christ The King Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
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Map of John Paul Ii Elementary School
John Paul Ii Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
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Map of St. Agnes Elementary School
St. Agnes Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Catholic
909 Lewis St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4144
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
(1)
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St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 184 students
Catholic
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
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St. Lambert Elementary Photo
St. Lambert Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
(1)
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Map of St. Lawrence School
St. Lawrence School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
113 S 6th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5673
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-1 | 63 students
205 W Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Dakota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Dakota include O'gorman High School, Holy Spirit Elementary, and Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in South Dakota?
20 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in South Dakota.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in South Dakota?
The average tuition cost is $7,262, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,467.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Dakota?
South Dakota private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
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Private Schools
4,889
Students
$7,262
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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