For the 2025 school year, there are 4 alternative private high schools serving 187 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked alternative private high school in South Dakota is Abbott House.
25% of alternative private high schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top Ranked South Dakota Alternative Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Grades: 4-12
| 43 students
Academic Program
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in South Dakota is Abbott House.
How many alternative private high schools are located in South Dakota?
4 alternative private high schools are located in South Dakota.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
25% of alternative private high schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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