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Yankton County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 559 students in Yankton County, SD.
100% of private preschools in Yankton County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Yankton County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Middle School -
Sacred Heart Middle School -
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
559 Students
10,256 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
667 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
7%
# Asian Students
5 Students
100 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
205 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
0 Students
150 Students
% Black Students
0%
1%
# White Students
425 Students
5,936 Students
% White Students
76%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
4 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
105 Students
3,134 Students
% of Others Students
19%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Yankton County, SD?
The top ranked private preschools in Yankton County, SD include Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart Middle School -.
How many private preschools are located in Yankton County?
2 private preschools are located in Yankton County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Yankton County?
100% of private preschools in Yankton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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