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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in South Dakota

The average private preschool in South Dakota was founded around 1975 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in South Dakota is Imaculate Conception, founded in 1907.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 29
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1907–1995
  • SD School Avg.: 1975
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 29
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1907–1995
  • SD School Avg.: 1975
  • National School Avg.: 1970
Show school map — South Dakota (year founded range: 1907–1995, avg 1975)
Year Founded Range: 1907 2025 Avg. Year Founded: 1975

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in South Dakota (2026-27)

Showing 29 schools
Map of Imaculate Conception
#1 Imaculate Conception
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
1907year founded
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
#2St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
1910year founded
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
#3(°Õ3–T4)Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Catholic
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
1929year founded
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Map of St. Thomas School
#3(°Õ3–T4)St. Thomas School
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Catholic
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
1929year founded
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St. Mary Elementary Photo
#5(°Õ5–T6) St. Mary Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students
Catholic
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
(1)
1949year founded
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Map of Volga Christian School
#5(°Õ5–T6)Volga Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
1949year founded
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Christ The King Elementary Photo
#7Christ 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
1955year founded
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Map of James Valley Christian School
#8(°Õ8–T9)James Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Christian
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
1957year founded
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
#8(°Õ8–T9)Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
1957year founded
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St. Lambert Elementary Photo
#10(°Õ10–T11)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)
1958year founded
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Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
#10(°Õ10–T11)Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
(5)
1958year founded
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Map of St. Agnes Elementary School
#12St. Agnes Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Catholic
909 Lewis St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4144
1961year founded
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo
#13(°Õ13–T15)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
1977year founded
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St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
#13(°Õ13–T15)St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
1977year founded
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Sioux Falls Lutheran School Photo
#13(°Õ13–T15)Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
(4)
1977year founded
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Map of Bethesda Lutheran School
#16(°Õ16–T17)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
1980year founded
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Christian Center Elementary School Photo
#16(°Õ16–T17)Christian Center Elementary School
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Assembly of God
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
1980year founded
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Map of Children's House Montessori
#18Children'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
1990year founded
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Black Hills Christian Academy Photo
#19Black Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
(1)
1992year founded
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Map of Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
#20Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 12th Street S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
1995year founded
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Map of Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
#21Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students
Other Lutheran
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
1999year founded
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Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
#22 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)
2003year founded
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Map of Dakota Christian School
#23Dakota Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
2006year founded
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Map of The Baan Dek Montessori School
#24The Baan Dek Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Montessori School
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
2007year founded
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St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo
#25St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 184 students
Catholic
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
2008year founded
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Map of Montessori School Of Aberdeen
#26Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
515 8th Ave NW,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-2269
2009year founded
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Map of Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
#27Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
2014year founded
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Acton Academy Sioux Falls Photo
#28Acton Academy Sioux Falls
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
2021year founded
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Map of Dakot Abilities
#29Dakot Abilities
Gr: NS | 3 students
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
2025year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average private preschools founding year?
The South Dakota average private preschools founding year is 1975 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in South Dakota?
The top ranked private preschools in South Dakota include Imaculate Conception, St. Mary Catholic School and Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School.

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