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St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School

Best South Dakota Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private preschools serving 1,214 students in South Dakota.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in South Dakota include St. Mary Elementary, Holy Spirit Elementary, and Imaculate Conception.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools 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 .

Top-Ranked South Dakota Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Spirit Elementary
Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
Gr: NS-6 | 354 students Avg. class size: 24 students Blue Ribbon year: 2022 Tuition listed
Imaculate Conception
(Catholic)
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition listed
St. Mary Elementary
St. Mary Elementary Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition listed
Christ The King Elementary
Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
Gr: NS-6 | 184 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in South Dakota?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in South Dakota include St. Mary Elementary, Holy Spirit Elementary, and Imaculate Conception.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in South Dakota?
5 blue ribbon private preschools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in South Dakota?
South Dakota blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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