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O'Gorman Junior High School Photo

Best Sioux Falls 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private elementary schools serving 5,071 students in Sioux Falls, SD.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD include Holy Spirit Elementary, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and St. Mary Elementary.
The average tuition cost is $5,340, which is lower than the South Dakota private elementary school average tuition cost of $6,455.
85% of private elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Sioux Falls 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students Tuition listed
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 Tuition listed
O'Gorman Junior High School
O'Gorman Junior High School Photo
(Catholic)
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate 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 Tuition listed
St. Michael Elementary
St. Michael Elementary Photo - Front of school
(Catholic)
(1)
1610 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-0021
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(5)
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School Photo - SFLS High School Graduation 2021
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Acton Academy Sioux Falls
Acton Academy Sioux Falls Photo - From launching a business, to designing science experiments, to exploring creative expression, students are building meaningful skills every day. Our Guides (not teachers) lead with questions rather than lectures, using the Socratic method to help students find their own answers.
Montessori School
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Lutheran School
Bethel Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1801 S Valley View Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Children's Home Society Loving School
Special Education School
(1)
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
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 Tuition listed
Christian Center Elementary School
Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.
(Assembly of God)
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Cornerstone School
Cornerstone School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(5)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Empire Baptist High & Academy
(Baptist)
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Good Shepherd Lutheran Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4800 S Southeastern Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-0047
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate 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 Tuition listed
St. Lambert Elementary
St. Lambert Elementary Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 338-7042
Gr: NS-6 | 157 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Sioux Falls Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7100 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 333-0197
Gr: K-7 | 4 students Tuition listed
Westside Christian School
(Christian)
2601 W 69th St Ste 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
101 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 336-1034
Gr: K-12 | 29 students

Overview

This Town (Sioux Falls)
This State (SD)
# Schools
20 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,071 Students
13,167 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
400 Teachers
1,139 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
34%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,340
$6,455
Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$180
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
74%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.60
# American Indian Students
59 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
13%
# Asian Students
59 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
141 Students
235 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
3,227 Students
7,918 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,555 Students
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
30%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD include Holy Spirit Elementary, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and St. Mary Elementary.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sioux Falls?
20 private elementary schools are located in Sioux Falls.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Sioux Falls?
The average tuition cost is $5,340, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,455.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sioux Falls?
85% of private elementary schools in Sioux Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Sioux Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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