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St. Mary Elementary

5.00 (1 review)

2000 S 4th Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Tel: (605) 334-9881

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 367 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,135
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 367 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,135
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Elementary
Pre-K	90
Kind	36
1	33
2	40
3	44
4	36
5	50
6	38

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1949

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019

Student Body

Total Students

367 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy blue pants, white collared shirts, plaid skirts optional for girls

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,135

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Tuition Notes

non-Catholic tuition rate is $5535

Admissions Director

Jenni Struck

School Notes

St. Mary Elementary opened over 50 years ago, and our tradition of excellence in Catholic education continues. St. Mary parish is very supportive of the school and is committed to providing quality, faith based education to our students.
All roads easily lead to St. Mary Elementary.

Currently St. Mary Elementary has grades Preschool through 6. School hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. In addition to classroom offerings we have vocal music, band, technology, art, library, and physical education instruction by certified teachers. All student needs are addressed at St. Mary Elementary. We augment and address student instruction with enrichment instruction or remediation/assistance based on student needs for success. Auxiliary staff, aids, and volunteers round out our certified staff as part of our dedicated educational team. In addition to formal academic enrichment, we offer group band, private band lessons, guitar lessons, liturgical music, and the Accelerated Reader program in our library.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary Elementary cost?

St. Mary Elementary's tuition is approximately $4,135 for private students.

What is St. Mary Elementary's ranking?

St. Mary Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary?

The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 1/31/2013

Excellent school, the hardworking staff and teachers work hard to challenge you children intellectually while creating a warm atmosphere that promotes learning and free thinking. Children will grow not just intellectually but their social skills will also improve so that they will be ready to enter middle school and high school with confidence in themselves. Religious Ed. will ensure their spiritual growth as well.

- Posted by Parent - edili

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The average private school tuition in Sioux Falls, SD is $5,340 for elementary schools and $7,653 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sioux Falls, SD is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).