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Best South Dakota Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools offering summer programs serving 1,276 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked private preschools offering summer programs in South Dakota include Holy Spirit Elementary and St. Michael Elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private preschool average acceptance rate of 0%.
86% of private preschools offering summer programs in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,276

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,276

Top Ranked South Dakota Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs (2026-27)

Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
Holy Spirit Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
(1)
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St. Michael Elementary Photo
St. Michael Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
(1)
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Map of Bethesda Lutheran School
Bethesda Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
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Map of Children's House Montessori
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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Christ The King Elementary Photo
Christ The King Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
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St. Lambert Elementary Photo
St. Lambert Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools offering summer programs in South Dakota?
The top ranked private preschools offering summer programs in South Dakota include Holy Spirit Elementary and St. Michael Elementary.
How many private preschools offering summer programs are located in South Dakota?
7 private preschools offering summer programs are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are private preschools offering summer programs in South Dakota?
South Dakota private preschools offering summer programs are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private preschools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
86% of private preschools offering summer programs in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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