Private School Review - Established 2003
Black Hills Christian Academy Top 14 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (SD)
Freeman Academy Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (SD)
Rapid City Christian School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (SD)

South Dakota Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 497 students in South Dakota.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 0%.
100% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Dakota include Freeman Academy and Rapid City Christian School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

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

Freeman Academy Photo
Freeman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
(1)
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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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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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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 Freeman Academy and Rapid City Christian School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in South Dakota?
3 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 Christian and Mennonite).
3
Private Schools
497
Students
$10,964
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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