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%.
Special Education 草榴社区 Schools in South Dakota (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
801 N. Sycamore Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 965-3111
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Gr: NS | 3 students
Education & Integration Services
Special Education School
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
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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