For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 nonsectarian private elementary schools in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in South Dakota include St. Francis Indian School and Black Hills Children's Home.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Hills Children's Home
Alternative School
24100 S Rockerville Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
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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
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
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
Lakota Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
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