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Best Minnehaha County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 2,933 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The average tuition cost is $4,854, which is lower than the South Dakota private preschool average tuition cost of $5,667.
73% of private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Minnehaha County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students
Other Lutheran
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
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Holy Spirit Elementary Photo
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)
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. 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
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St. Mary Elementary Photo
St. Mary Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students
Catholic
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
(1)
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St. Michael Elementary Photo
St. Michael Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
(1)
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Acton Academy Sioux Falls Photo
Acton 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
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Map of The Baan Dek Montessori School
The Baan Dek Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Montessori School
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
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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
Catholic
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
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Christian Center Elementary School Photo
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
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Map of Dakot Abilities
Dakot Abilities
Gr: NS | 3 students
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo
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
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Map of Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Lifescape 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
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St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
Gr: NS-6 | 184 students
Catholic
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
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St. Lambert Elementary Photo
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)
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Map of St. Mary Grade School
St. Mary Grade School
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Catholic
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
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Minnehaha County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (Closed)

Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
101 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 336-1034
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Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
15 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools

YearMinnehaha County Total Schools
202515
202415
202316
202215
202115
202015
201914
201814
201714
201615
201513
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# Students
2,933 Students
10,337 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschool

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025196211191
2024196206187
2023206188185
2022197198188
2021185194184
2020185187179
2019180199182
2018180191181
2017175175183
2016186175181
2015188173173
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% Average Students of Color
8%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20258%14%32%
20248%14%32%
202311%15%32%
202210%16%31%
202110%15%32%
202010%16%31%
201911%15%31%
201811%15%30%
201711%15%31%
201611%15%31%
201556%29%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
241 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202512:114:112:1
202412:114:112:1
202312:114:112:1
202212:114:112:1
202111:114:112:1
202012:114:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201711:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201511:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025161616
2024161716
2023171716
2022181716
2021181716
2020181716
2019181816
2018181816
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,854
$5,667

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
2025$4,784$5,635$12,988
2024$4,502$4,155$10,159
2023$4,102$3,772$9,500
2022$3,571$3,782$8,989
2021$3,571$3,120$8,661
2020$3,520$3,086$8,383
2019$3,437$3,033$8,266
2018$3,437$3,033$7,888
2017$3,419$2,859$7,628
2016$3,239$2,744$7,230
2015$2,713$2,498$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20250.500.570.65
20240.500.560.65
20230.540.560.65
20220.540.590.64
20210.520.590.64
20200.520.590.64
20190.480.570.64
20180.480.570.64
20170.480.570.62
20160.540.560.62
20150.490.560.62
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# American Indian Students
38 Students
667 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
7%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20173%8%1%
20163%8%1%
20153%9%2%
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# Asian Students
29 Students
100 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20251%1%4%
20241%1%5%
20231%1%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%1%3%
20161%1%3%
20151%1%3%
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# Hispanic Students
35 Students
205 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20251%2%8%
20241%2%8%
20232%2%8%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%7%
20201%1%7%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%6%
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# Black Students
87 Students
150 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20253%1%6%
20243%2%6%
20233%2%6%
20223%2%6%
20214%2%7%
20204%2%7%
20194%2%6%
20184%2%6%
20174%1%6%
20163%1%6%
20154%1%6%
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# White Students
1,907 Students
5,936 Students
% White Students
65%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202564%58%48%
202464%59%48%
202360%60%48%
202260%54%50%
202163%55%50%
202063%55%51%
201969%58%52%
201869%59%52%
201769%59%54%
201661%59%54%
201567%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
868 Students
3,205 Students
% of Others Students
29%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnehaha County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202529%31%34%
202429%29%33%
202333%27%33%
202233%34%31%
202129%33%31%
202029%33%31%
201923%29%30%
201823%28%30%
201722%29%30%
201631%29%29%
201524%27%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top ranked private preschools in Minnehaha County, SD include St. Mary Catholic School, Holy Spirit Elementary, and St. Mary Elementary.
How many private preschools are located in Minnehaha County?
15 private preschools are located in Minnehaha County.
How much do private preschools cost in Minnehaha County?
The average tuition cost is $4,854, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $5,667.
How diverse are private preschools in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County private preschools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Minnehaha County?
73% of private preschools in Minnehaha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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