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Top 3 Best Sioux Falls Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 3,377 students in Sioux Falls, SD.
The top ranked private high schools in Sioux Falls, SD include O'gorman High School, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the South Dakota private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private high schools in Sioux Falls, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Sioux Falls Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
O'gorman High School
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(Catholic)
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Sioux Falls Christian Schools
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(Christian)
(5)
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Grades: PK-12
| 1,615 students
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Grades: NS-12
| 486 students
Acton Academy
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Special Program Emphasis
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Cornerstone School
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Alternative School (Christian)
(5)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Education & Integration Services
Special Education School
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Empire Baptist High & Academy
(Baptist)
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Christian Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
101 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 336-1034
Grades: K-12
| 29 students

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 Christian Schools, 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 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 27%.
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 Catholic).
Which private high schools in Sioux Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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