For the 2026 school year, there is 1 blue ribbon private high school serving 788 students in South Dakota.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high school in South Dakota is O'gorman High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private high school average acceptance rate of 72%.
100% of blue ribbon private high 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.
Top-Ranked South Dakota Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
O'gorman High School ![O'gorman High School Photo]( "O'gorman High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Blue Ribbon year: 2005, 2014, 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in South Dakota?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in South Dakota is O'gorman High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in South Dakota?
1 blue ribbon private high schools are located in South Dakota.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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