St. Lambert Elementary Photo - Front of School

Best South Dakota Private Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools offering summer programs serving 1,657 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in South Dakota include O'Gorman Junior High School, Holy Spirit Elementary, and St. Michael Elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 77%.
89% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked South Dakota Private Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Spirit Elementary
Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Gr: NS-6 | 354 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
O'Gorman Junior High School
O'Gorman Junior High School Photo
(Catholic)
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Elementary
St. Michael Elementary Photo - Front of school
(Catholic)
(1)
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Bethesda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Christ The King Elementary
Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Cornerstone School
Cornerstone School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(5)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Lambert Elementary
St. Lambert Elementary Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Gr: NS-6 | 157 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in South Dakota?
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in South Dakota include O'Gorman Junior High School, Holy Spirit Elementary, and St. Michael Elementary.
How many private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in South Dakota?
9 private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are private elementary schools offering summer programs in South Dakota?
South Dakota private elementary schools offering summer programs are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
89% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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