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Best South Dakota Other Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 other private elementary schools serving 695 students in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.
The top ranked other private elementary school in South Dakota is Rapid City Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 77%.

Top Ranked Other Private Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Grades: 6-12
| 333 students
2225 E Saint Patrick St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
Mitchell Christian School
(1)
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
205 W Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
Grades: K-1
| 63 students

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