How much does private school cost in Sioux Falls?

Private school in Sioux Falls averages $5,900/year in 2026 — 52% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $4,200/year; independent and prep schools average $12,000/year. Sioux Falls has approximately 70 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Sioux Falls for 2026?

Sioux Falls private school tuition ranges from $3,000 to $9,600/year. The city average is $5,900/year ($492/month). Religious schools run lower at $4,200/year; top independent day schools can reach $9,600+.

How does Sioux Falls private school cost compare to the national average?

Sioux Falls private school tuition averages $5,900/year, which is 52% below the national average ($12,350/year). Sioux Falls is more affordable than the national average for private school, with a higher share of parish-subsidized religious schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Sioux Falls?

The most affordable private schools in Sioux Falls are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $4,200/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Sioux Falls 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Sioux Falls?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Sioux Falls's average of $5,900/year, a household income of $49,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Sioux Falls average $5,900/year. 52% below national avg. Religious schools run $4,200/year; independent schools average $12,000/year.

City Average

$5,900

per year

Monthly Est.

$492

per month

Private Schools

in Sioux Falls

vs National

-$6,450

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Sioux Falls (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$5,000/yr

~$416/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$5,900/yr

~$491/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$7,100/yr

~$591/mo

Tuition by School Type in Sioux Falls

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$4,200/yr

-48% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$12,000/yr

-52% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$5,900/yr

-52% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Sioux Falls

Starting From

$3,000

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$5,900

Typical school

Top End

$9,600+

Elite prep schools

Most Sioux Falls private schools fall between $3,000 and $9,600/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Sioux Falls: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
O'Gorman High School (Sioux Falls)	$8,800	Catholic	9–12
Sioux Falls Christian Schools	$9,200–$11,400	Christian	K–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.