For the 2026 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private schools serving 2,570 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Dakota include Imaculate Conception, O'Gorman Junior High School, and St. Mary Elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Quick Facts (2026)
- # Private Schools: 8
- # Students Served: 2,570
