Most Selective Private High Schools in South Dakota (2026)

South Dakota Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Year	South Dakota (SD) avg
2025	72%
2024	94%
2023	95%
2022	95%
2021	95%
2020	95%
2019	95%
2018	95%
2017	95%
2016	95%
2015	95%

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Show school map — South Dakota (acceptance rate range: 25%–100%, avg 72%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 72%

Most Selective Private High Schools in South Dakota (2026)

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#1(T1–T2)Black Hills Christian Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 191 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 1

Christian

630 South 32nd Street

Spearfish, SD 57783

(605) 722-1276

(1)

25%acceptance rate

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#1(T1–T2)Sunshine Bible Academy

Gr: 7-12

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7

Christian

400 Sunshine Dr

Miller, SD 57362

(605) 853-3071

(1)

25%acceptance rate

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#3Lifescape 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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#4Freeman 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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#5(T5–T6)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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#5(T5–T6)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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#7Sioux 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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#8 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average private high schools acceptance rate?

The South Dakota average private high schools acceptance rate is 72% for 2026.

What are the most selective private high schools in South Dakota?

The top ranked private high schools in South Dakota include Black Hills Christian Academy, Sunshine Bible Academy and Lifescape Childrens Specialty School.

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