For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 alternative private schools serving 262 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked alternative private schools in South Dakota include Black Hills Children's Home and Abbott House.
Top Ranked South Dakota Alternative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
Black Hills Children's Home
Alternative School
24100 S Rockerville Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Academic Program
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Sunny Plains Christian School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
403 School St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2458
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2458
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked alternative private schools in South Dakota include Black Hills Children's Home and Abbott House.
How many alternative private schools are located in South Dakota?
6 alternative private schools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are alternative private schools in South Dakota?
South Dakota alternative private schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average of 21%.
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