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Best South Dakota Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 74 religiously affiliated private schools serving 13,543 students in South Dakota (81% of all schools).

The average tuition cost is $6,412, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,448.

The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (42% of schools), Christian (18% of schools) and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (11% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 74
# Students Served: 13,543

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 74
# Students Served: 13,543

Top Ranked South Dakota Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)

Religious Affiliation

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

Assembly of God

1

199

11%

3

565

7%

2

30

-

1

95

20%

31

7,325

21%

13

2,534

14%

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

5

817

9%

1

54

64%

4

695

10%

2

301

12%

1

11

92%

Seventh Day Adventist

2

22

33%

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

8

895

5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in South Dakota?

The religiously affiliated private schools in South Dakota include Black Hills Christian Academy, Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, and Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool.

How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in South Dakota?

74 religiously affiliated private schools are located in South Dakota.

How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in South Dakota?

The average tuition cost is $6,412, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,448.

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