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Black Hills Christian Academy Top 14 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (SD)
Rapid City Christian School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (SD)
Christian Center Elementary School Top 6 · Lowest Tuition (SD)

South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 2,067 students in South Dakota.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota include Rapid City Christian School, Sunshine Bible Academy, and Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota (2026-27)

Map of Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students
Other Lutheran
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
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Rapid City Christian School Photo
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
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Sunshine Bible Academy Photo
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)
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Map of Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Christian
1500 US-281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
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Black Hills Christian Academy Photo
Black Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
(1)
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Baptist
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
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Christian Center Elementary School Photo
Christian Center Elementary School
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Assembly of God
6300 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 361-6300
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Map of Creekside Christian School
Creekside Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
2225 E Saint Patrick St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
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Map of James Valley Christian School
James Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Christian
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
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Map of Missouri Valley Christian Academy
Missouri Valley Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Christian
305 West 25th St.
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-4470
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Map of Mitchell Christian School
Mitchell Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
(1)
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Map of New Holland Christian School
New Holland Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-1 | 63 students
205 W Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
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Map of White Eagle Christian Academy
White Eagle Christian Academy
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students
Pentecostal
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
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Map of Windswept Academy
Windswept Academy
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota include Rapid City Christian School, Sunshine Bible Academy, and Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are located in South Dakota?
15 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota?
South Dakota private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
15
Private Schools
2,067
Students
$5,171
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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