For the 2026 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 St. Michael Elementary and Holy Spirit Elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
86% of private preschools offering summer programs in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked South Dakota Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs (2026)
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-5 | 27 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 St. Michael Elementary and Holy Spirit 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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