For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private preschools offering summer programs serving 1,275 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 83%.
86% of private preschools offering summer programs in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked South Dakota Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Gr: NS-6 | 354 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
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
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
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
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 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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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