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South Dakota Catholic Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 catholic private high schools serving 2,414 students in South Dakota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Dakota.
The top ranked catholic private high schools in South Dakota include St. Thomas More High School, O'gorman High School, and St. Mary Grade School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Dakota private high school average acceptance rate of 0%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,414

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,414

Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in South Dakota (2026-27)

O'gorman High School Photo
O'gorman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
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Map of Red Cloud Indian School
Red Cloud Indian School
Gr: K-12 | 435 students
Catholic
100 Mission Dr
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
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Map of St. Mary Grade School
St. Mary Grade School
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Catholic
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
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Map of St. Thomas More High School
St. Thomas More High School
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Catholic
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
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Map of Aberdeen Catholic Schools
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students
Catholic
419 1st Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
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Map of Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1400 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked catholic private high schools in South Dakota include St. Thomas More High School, O'gorman High School, and St. Mary Grade School.
How many catholic private high schools are located in South Dakota?
7 catholic private high schools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are catholic private high schools in South Dakota?
South Dakota catholic private high schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average of 28%.
7
Private Schools
2,414
Students
$8,100
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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