The average percentage of private high school faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree is 33% (2026).
The private high school in South Dakota with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Rapid City Christian School, with 50% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 15%
50%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 33%
South Dakota Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 6-12
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rank: #22.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 35%
Grades: 7-12
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Rank: #44.
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Rank: #55.
O'gorman High School ![O'gorman High School Photo]( "O'gorman High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: 9-12
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Rank: #66.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 15%
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in South Dakota who have attained an advanced degree is 33% for 2026.
Which private high schools in South Dakota have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top-ranked private high schools in South Dakota with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Rapid City Christian School, Sioux Falls Christian Schools and Sunshine Bible Academy.
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