For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 1,782 students in South Dakota.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota include Holy Spirit Elementary, St. Mary Elementary, and Imaculate Conception.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary 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 .
Top-Ranked South Dakota Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4309 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1481
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
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition listed
O'Gorman Junior High School ![O'Gorman Junior High School Photo]( "O'Gorman Junior High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
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]( "Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school")
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
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
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Avg. class size: 16 students Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition listed
St. Katharine Drexel Elementary ![St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School]( "St. Katharine Drexel Elementary Photo - Front of School")
(Catholic)
1800 S Katie Ave Ste 2
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 275-6994
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 elementary schools in South Dakota?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota include Holy Spirit Elementary, St. Mary Elementary, and Imaculate Conception.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in South Dakota?
7 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota?
South Dakota blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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