For the 2026 school year, there are 10 nonsectarian private elementary schools in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in South Dakota include St. Francis Indian School and Black Hills Children's Home.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian 草榴社区 Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Hills Children's Home
Alternative School
24100 S Rockerville Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
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Montessori School
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Lakota Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3 Mile Creek Rd
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-2487
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
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