Best Private Preschools in Pennington County (2026-27)

Top Ranked Pennington County Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. Elizabeth Seton School

Gr: PK-5 | 396 students

Catholic

2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100

Rapid City, SD 57702

(605) 716-5213

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Calvary Christian School

Gr: PK-5 | 210 students

Baptist

4601 South Highway 16

Rapid City, SD 57709

(605) 348-5175

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Children's House Montessori

Gr: PK-6 | 68 students

Avg. class size: 25 students

Extracurriculars: 1

Montessori School

3520 W Main St

Rapid City, SD 57702

(605) 341-0824

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St. Pauls Lutheran School

Gr: PK-8 | 174 students

Avg. class size: 16 students

Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

835 E Fairmont Blvd

Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 341-5385

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Zion Lutheran School

Gr: PK-5 | 166 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

4550 S Highway 16

Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 342-5749

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Pennington County Private Preschools (Closed)

Black Hills Lutheran Schools

Gr: 6-12 | 16 students

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

910 Wood Ave

Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 721-0760

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

62 Teachers

754 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

22%

Average Class Size

20 students

16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,800

$4,746

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54

0.57

# American Indian Students

28 Students

667 Students

% American Indian Students

# Asian Students

17 Students

100 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

34 Students

205 Students

% Hispanic Students

# Black Students

15 Students

150 Students

% Black Students

# White Students

625 Students

5,936 Students

% White Students

62%

58%

# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

4 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

294 Students

3,134 Students

% of Others Students

29%

31%

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

3 extracurriculars

extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

4 sports

sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Pennington County, SD?

The private preschools in Pennington County, SD is St. Elizabeth Seton School.

How many private preschools are located in Pennington County?

5 private preschools are located in Pennington County.

How diverse are private preschools in Pennington County?

Pennington County private preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 15%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pennington County?

80% of private preschools in Pennington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Which private preschools in Pennington County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Pennington County include: Zion Lutheran School vs. St. Pauls Lutheran School, St. Pauls Lutheran School vs. Zion Lutheran School

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