South Dakota 草榴社区 Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026-27)

Our Savior Lutheran School Top 3 路 Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (SD)

Sunshine Bible Academy Top 3 路 Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (SD)

Rapid City Christian School Top 3 路 Lowest Acceptance Rate (SD)

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South Dakota 草榴社区 Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree is 35% (2026-27).

The private school in South Dakota with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Our Savior Lutheran School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# SD Schools Ranked: 16
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 10%鈥�100%
SD School Avg.: 35%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# SD Schools Ranked: 16
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 10%鈥�100%
SD School Avg.: 35%
National School Avg.: 54%

South Dakota Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	South Dakota (SD) avg
2025	34%
2024	34%
2023	29%
2022	28%
2021	28%
2020	28%
2019	28%
2018	27%
2017	28%

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Advanced Degree Range: 10% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree?

The average percentage of private schools faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree is 35% for 2026-27.

Which private schools in South Dakota have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private schools in South Dakota with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Our Savior Lutheran School, Sunshine Bible Academy and Rapid City Christian School.

Which private high school and private elementary school in South Dakota have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The private high school in South Dakota with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Sunshine Bible Academy, with 60% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Our Savior Lutheran School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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