For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 322 students in Davison County, SD.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
草榴社区 Preschools in Davison County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Overview
This County (Davison County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
322 Students
10,337 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,163
$5,635
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
667 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
7%
# Asian Students
2 Students
100 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
205 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
150 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
215 Students
5,936 Students
% White Students
67%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
93 Students
3,205 Students
% of Others Students
29%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Davison County, SD?
2 private preschools are located in Davison County, SD.
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