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O'Gorman Junior High School Top 4 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (SD)
Holy Spirit Elementary Top 11 · Lowest Tuition (SD)
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Top 11 · Lowest Tuition (SD)

Best South Dakota Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private schools serving 2,570 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Dakota include St. Mary Elementary, O'Gorman Junior High School, and Imaculate Conception.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,570

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,570

Top Ranked South Dakota Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
Holy Spirit Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2022
Catholic
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
(1)
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Map of Imaculate Conception
Imaculate Conception
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2017
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
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O'gorman High School Photo
O'gorman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
Blue Ribbon year: 2005, 2014, 2021
Catholic
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
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O'Gorman Junior High School Photo
O'Gorman Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
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St. Mary Elementary Photo
St. Mary Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
(1)
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Christ The King Elementary Photo
Christ The King Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Blue Ribbon year: 2024
Catholic
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2013
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
(1)
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St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 184 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Dakota include St. Mary Elementary, O'Gorman Junior High School, and Imaculate Conception.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in South Dakota?
8 blue ribbon private schools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in South Dakota?
South Dakota blue ribbon private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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