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Best South Dakota Special Education Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 special education private schools serving 242 students in South Dakota.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 242

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 242

Special Education Private Schools in South Dakota (2026)

Map of Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
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Map of Children's Home Society Loving School
Children's Home Society Loving School
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
Special Education School
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
(1)
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Map of Dakot Abilities
Dakot Abilities
Gr: NS | 3 students
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
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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 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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5
Private Schools
242
Students
10
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

How many special education private schools are located in South Dakota?
5 special education private schools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are special education private schools in South Dakota?
South Dakota special education private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average of 22%.

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