For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 559 students in Yankton County, SD.
The top-ranked private preschools in Yankton County, SD include Sacred Heart Middle School - and Sacred Heart School.
100% of private preschools in Yankton County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Yankton County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Middle School -
(Catholic)
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Overview
This County (Yankton County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
559 Students
10,337 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
56 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
667 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
7%
# Asian Students
5 Students
100 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
205 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
n/a
150 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
425 Students
5,936 Students
% White Students
76%
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
105 Students
3,205 Students
% of Others Students
19%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools in Yankton County, SD?
The top-ranked private preschools in Yankton County, SD include Sacred Heart Middle School - and Sacred Heart School.
How many private preschools are located in Yankton County?
2 private preschools are located in Yankton County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Yankton County?
100% of private preschools in Yankton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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