For the 2026 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 74%.
Top-Ranked Other Private Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2225 E Saint Patrick St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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