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South Dakota Private Elementary Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

The average private elementary school in South Dakota offers 11 AP courses (2026).
The private elementary school in South Dakota offering the most AP courses is Sunshine Bible Academy and Black Hills Christian Academy, each offering 15 AP courses.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 5
  • Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 4–15
  • SD School Avg.: 11
  • National School Avg.: 11

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 5
  • Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 4–15
  • SD School Avg.: 11
  • National School Avg.: 11

South Dakota Average AP Courses Offered (Trends)

Year South Dakota (SD) avg
2025 11
2024 6
2023 6
2022 6
2021 6
2020 6
2019 6
2018 8
2017 8
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Ap Courses Range: 4 15 Avg. Ap Courses: 11

South Dakota Private Elementary Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (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)
15AP courses
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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)
15AP courses
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#3Sioux 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)
12AP courses
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#4Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
(4)
7AP courses
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#5Rapid 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
4AP courses
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average number of AP courses offered by private elementary schools?
The South Dakota average number of AP courses by private elementary schools is 11 for 2026.
What are the private elementary schools with most AP courses offered in South Dakota?
The top ranked private elementary schools in South Dakota include Black Hills Christian Academy, Sunshine Bible Academy and Sioux Falls Christian Schools.

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