Program Impact
Empowering families saves taxpayers’ dollars and enriches education by engaging parents.
South Dakota Partners in Education is making an impact for families and communities across South Dakota. Through our partnerships, children and families are empowered to choose the school that is best for their unique learning needs. By empowering and engaging families and schools, we’re enriching education and communities across South Dakota.
In addition, SDPE benefits all South Dakota taxpayers, both state and local. For the 2025–26 school year, SDPE awarded 1,783 scholarships averaging $2,457.
A classroom at one of our partner schools, St. Lambert Catholic School in Sioux Falls.
South Dakota State Scholarship Program: 2025–26 Results
Student Scholarships
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Average Scholarship
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Participating Schools
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Tax Credit Contributions
(2025–26)
Together, SDPE is partnering with families, schools, and tax-credit contributors to enrich education in South Dakota. Your support will enable us to continue our important mission of empowering families with opportunities to choose the school they feel is best for their child. Watch the video below to hear from some of our students!