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Best Minnehaha County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 1,762 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The top-ranked private high schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool, O'gorman High School, and St. Mary Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the South Dakota private high school average acceptance rate of 72%.
67% of private high schools in Minnehaha County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

Top-Ranked Minnehaha County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students Tuition listed
O'gorman High School
O'gorman High School Photo
(Catholic)
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 16 students
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.
Montessori School
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone School
Cornerstone School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(5)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Education & Integration Services
Special Education School
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Empire Baptist High & Academy
(Baptist)
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Minnehaha County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Minnehaha County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,762 Students
7,411 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
141 Teachers
626 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
33%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,012
$7,985
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
72%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.59
# American Indian Students
29 Students
1,308 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
17%
# Asian Students
4 Students
69 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
136 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
13 Students
99 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,287 Students
4,528 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
95 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
400 Students
1,424 Students
% of Others Students
23%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
37 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top-ranked private high schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool, O'gorman High School, and St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private high schools are located in Minnehaha County?
9 private high schools are located in Minnehaha County.
How diverse are private high schools in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Minnehaha County?
67% of private high schools in Minnehaha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).
Which private high schools in Minnehaha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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