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Most Selective Private High Schools in South Dakota

The average private high school acceptance rate in South Dakota is 0% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in South Dakota is Lifescape Childrens Specialty School, with an acceptance rate of 70%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 6
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 70%–100%
  • SD School Avg.: 88%
  • National School Avg.: 84%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 6
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 70%–100%
  • SD School Avg.: 88%
  • National School Avg.: 84%
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Acceptance Rate Range: 70% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%

Most Selective Private High Schools in South Dakota (2026-27)

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#1Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
70%acceptance rate
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#2Freeman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
(1)
80%acceptance rate
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#3(T3–T4)Acton Academy Sioux Falls
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
90%acceptance rate
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#3(T3–T4)Rapid City Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
90%acceptance rate
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#5Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
(5)
99%acceptance rate
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#6 O'gorman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
100%acceptance rate
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What are the most selective private high schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked private high schools in South Dakota include Lifescape Childrens Specialty School, Freeman Academy and Acton Academy Sioux Falls.

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