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Most Selective Private Schools in South Dakota

The average private school acceptance rate in South Dakota is 91% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in South Dakota is Lifescape Childrens Specialty School, with an acceptance rate of 70%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 10
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 70%–100%
  • SD School Avg.: 91%
  • National School Avg.: 88%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # SD Schools Ranked: 10
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 70%–100%
  • SD School Avg.: 91%
  • National School Avg.: 88%
Show school map — South Dakota (acceptance rate range: 70%–100%, avg 91%)
Acceptance Rate Range: 70% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 91%

Most Selective Private Schools in South Dakota (2026-27)

Showing 10 schools
Map of Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
#1Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
70%acceptance rate
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#2Freeman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
(1)
80%acceptance rate
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#3(T3–T6)Acton Academy Sioux Falls
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
90%acceptance rate
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#3(T3–T6)Bethesda Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1537 Baltimore Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6676
90%acceptance rate
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#3(T3–T6)John Paul Ii Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
90%acceptance rate
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#3(T3–T6)Rapid City Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
90%acceptance rate
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#7Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
(5)
99%acceptance rate
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#8(T8–T10)Madison Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Christian
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
100%acceptance rate
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#8(T8–T10) O'gorman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
100%acceptance rate
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#8(T8–T10) O'Gorman Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
3100 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 988-0546
100%acceptance rate
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average private schools acceptance rate?
The South Dakota average private schools acceptance rate is 91% for 2026-27.
What are the most selective private schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked private schools in South Dakota include Lifescape Childrens Specialty School, Freeman Academy and Acton Academy Sioux Falls.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in South Dakota?
The most selective private high school in South Dakota is Lifescape Childrens Specialty School, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The most selective private elementary school is Lifescape Childrens Specialty School, with an acceptance rate of 70%.

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