The average private school acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% per year (2026).
The most selective school in South Dakota is Black Hills Christian Academy, Sunshine Bible Academy, and Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School, each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 76%
Most Selective 草榴社区 Schools in South Dakota (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
500 Lourdes Lane
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-2801
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Rank: #44.
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 1-12
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acton Academy Sioux Falls ![Acton Academy Sioux Falls Photo - From launching a business, to designing science experiments, to exploring creative expression, students are building meaningful skills every day. Our Guides (not teachers) lead with questions rather than lectures, using the Socratic method to help students find their own answers.]( "Acton Academy Sioux Falls Photo - From launching a business, to designing science experiments, to exploring creative expression, students are building meaningful skills every day. Our Guides (not teachers) lead with questions rather than lectures, using the Socratic method to help students find their own answers.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Bethesda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-6
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Madison Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-4
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
O'gorman High School ![O'gorman High School Photo]( "O'gorman High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
O'Gorman Junior High School ![O'Gorman Junior High School Photo]( "O'Gorman Junior High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 7-8
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average private schools acceptance rate?
The South Dakota average private schools acceptance rate is 76% for 2026.
What are the most selective private schools in South Dakota?
The top-ranked private schools in South Dakota include Black Hills Christian Academy, Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School and Sunshine Bible Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in South Dakota?
The most selective private high school in South Dakota is Black Hills Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%. The most selective private elementary school is Black Hills Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
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