O'Gorman Junior High School Photo

South Dakota Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree is 34% (2024-25).
The private school in South Dakota with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Our Savior Lutheran School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 10% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 34%

South Dakota Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2024-25)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-5
1010 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
Rank: #22.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 6-12
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
O'Gorman Junior High School
O'Gorman Junior High School Photo
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: 7-8
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Volga Christian School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-8
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Rank: #66.
Sunshine Bible Academy
Sunshine Bible Academy Photo - Teachers at SBA engage with students in a small classroom setting providing opportunities for individualized attention and instruction that allows for increased academic rigor, and increased student involvement.
(Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 35%
Grades: 7-12
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Rank: #77.
Bethel Lutheran School
Bethel Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 33%
Grades: K-8
1801 S Valley View Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-8231
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-5
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
O'gorman High School
O'gorman High School Photo
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: 9-12
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: K-8
923 S Dakota Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 252-2723
Rank: #1212.
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 23%
Grades: K-5
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Rank: #1313.
Black Hills Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 15%
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #1414.
St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 14%
Grades: PK-8
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rank: #1515.
Christian Center Elementary School
Christian Center Elementary School Photo - Over 500 people attended the annual Grandparents' Day celebration in October 2007.
(Assembly of God)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 10%
Grades: NS-5
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree is 34% for 2024-25.
Which private schools in South Dakota have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in South Dakota with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Our Savior Lutheran School, Rapid City Christian School and O'Gorman Junior High School.
Which private high school and private elementary school in South Dakota have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in South Dakota with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Rapid City Christian School, with 50% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Our Savior Lutheran School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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