The average private high school acceptance rate in South Dakota is 78% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in South Dakota is Black Hills Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%
Most Selective Private High Schools in South Dakota (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Rank: #33.
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acton Academy![Acton Academy Photo - Acton Academy Sioux Falls is an innovative, mixed-age learner-driven school serving ages 4-14. We empower young people to be the leaders, micro-entrepreneurs, artists, and creators of tomorrow's economy.]( "Acton Academy Photo - Acton Academy Sioux Falls is an innovative, mixed-age learner-driven school serving ages 4-14. We empower young people to be the leaders, micro-entrepreneurs, artists, and creators of tomorrow's economy.")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-12
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
O'gorman High School![O'gorman High School Photo]( "O'gorman High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-12
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average private high schools acceptance rate?
The South Dakota average private high schools acceptance rate is 78% for 2025-26.
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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