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Best South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 387 students in South Dakota. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Dakota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Dakota include Rapid City Christian School and Freeman Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Dakota (2026-27)

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Freeman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Dakota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Dakota include Rapid City Christian School and Freeman Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in South Dakota?
2 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in South Dakota.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
100% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Other).
2
Private Schools
387
Students
$13,690
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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