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Sioux Falls Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 3,435 students in Sioux Falls, SD.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota private high school average acceptance rate of 0%.
67% of private high schools in Sioux Falls, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 3,435
  • Average Tuition: $7,793
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Sioux Falls, SD School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 3,435
  • Average Tuition: $7,793
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Sioux Falls, SD School Trends

Top Ranked Sioux Falls Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students
Other Lutheran
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
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Map of Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
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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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Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
(5)
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Sioux Falls Lutheran School Photo
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
(4)
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Acton Academy Sioux Falls Photo
Acton Academy Sioux Falls
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
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Cornerstone School Photo
Cornerstone School
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School (Christian)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
(5)
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Map of Education & Integration Services
Education & Integration Services
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Special Education School
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
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Map of Empire Baptist High & Academy
Empire Baptist High & Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Baptist
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
101 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 336-1034
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Sioux Falls, SD Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+28.6% (+2 schools) 10-yr
3,435
Students
+77.2% (+1,496 students) 10-yr
$7,793
Avg. Tuition
+110.1% (+$4,083) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-37.5% (-9 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
+120.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sioux Falls)
This State (SD)
# Schools
9 Schools
33 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearSioux Falls, SD Total Schools
20259
20249
202310
20229
20218
20209
20199
20189
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
3,435 Students
7,347 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
2025429232253
2024401230245
2023348214247
2022340224257
2021347212249
2020276192235
2019274203242
2018264197238
2017366221246
2016366216241
2015277197220
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% Students of Color
11%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202511%27%32%
20248%26%31%
20238%21%31%
20228%28%30%
20216%27%30%
202011%30%29%
201910%29%29%
201811%29%28%
20177%28%30%
20167%28%30%
20155%25%30%
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0.50
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20250.500.590.61
20240.470.580.60
20230.460.530.60
20220.530.640.58
20210.520.620.57
20200.530.620.57
20190.520.600.56
20180.510.590.55
20170.470.550.54
20160.470.560.54
20150.380.550.53
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# American Indian Students
26 Students
1,308 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
17%

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%17%1%
20241%18%1%
20232%12%1%
20222%20%1%
20212%20%1%
20202%21%1%
20193%20%1%
20182%20%1%
20172%19%1%
20162%20%1%
20152%21%1%
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# Asian Students
28 Students
69 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%1%5%
20241%1%6%
20231%1%6%
20201%1%5%
20191%1%5%
20181%1%5%
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# Hispanic Students
38 Students
136 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%8%
20202%2%8%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
41 Students
99 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
20251%1%8%
20241%1%8%
20231%1%8%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%8%
20202%1%8%
20191%1%8%
20182%1%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%9%
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# White Students
2,165 Students
4,528 Students
% White Students
63%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202563%59%59%
202468%61%60%
202368%65%60%
202254%51%62%
202159%55%63%
202061%56%64%
201961%58%64%
201864%59%65%
201767%62%66%
201667%62%66%
201577%63%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
95 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,121 Students
1,424 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202533%19%17%
202428%16%15%
202327%18%16%
202243%26%16%
202138%22%15%
202032%19%14%
201932%18%14%
201829%17%13%
201730%15%14%
201630%14%13%
201519%12%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
249 Teachers
626 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSioux Falls, SD AvgSouth Dakota (SD)National
202514:112:110:1
202415:112:110:1
202314:113:110:1
202215:112:110:1
202115:112:110:1
202015:112:110:1
201915:111:110:1
201815:111:110:1
201715:111:110:1
201615:111:110:1
201513:111:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
course
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,793
$8,044
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Sioux Falls, SD?
The top ranked private high schools in Sioux Falls, SD include O'gorman High School, Sioux Falls Lutheran School, and Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool.
How many private high schools are located in Sioux Falls?
9 private high schools are located in Sioux Falls.
How diverse are private high schools in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sioux Falls?
67% of private high schools in Sioux Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Sioux Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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