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Best South Dakota Nonsectarian Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 nonsectarian private preschools in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschool in South Dakota is St. Francis Indian School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in South Dakota (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Grades: PK-12
| 575 students
Acton Academy
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Special Program Emphasis
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
The Baan Dek Montessori School
Montessori School
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Grades: NS
| 3 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Montessori School
515 8th Ave NW,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students

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