Rapid City Christian School Photo - Girls' Tennis

Oldest Private High Schools in South Dakota

The average private high school in South Dakota was founded around 1972 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in South Dakota is Freeman Academy, founded in 1903.
Year Founded Range: 1903 2021 Avg. Year Founded: 1972

Oldest Private High Schools in South Dakota (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Freeman Academy
Freeman Academy Photo
(Mennonite)
(1)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: K-12
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Rank: #22.
Sunshine Bible Academy
Sunshine Bible Academy Photo - Teachers at SBA engage with students in a small classroom setting providing opportunities for individualized attention and instruction that allows for increased academic rigor, and increased student involvement.
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: 7-12
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Rank: #33.
Sioux Falls Christian Schools
Sioux Falls Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #44.
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: 9-12
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rank: #55.
O'gorman High School
O'gorman High School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: 9-12
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Rank: #66.
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School Photo - SFLS High School Graduation 2021
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: NS-12
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: 6-12
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Black Hills Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cornerstone School
Cornerstone School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(5)
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: K-12
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Rank: #1010.
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: PK-12
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Rank: #1111.
Acton Academy
Acton Academy Photo - Acton Academy Sioux Falls is an innovative, mixed-age learner-driven school serving ages 4-14. We empower young people to be the leaders, micro-entrepreneurs, artists, and creators of tomorrow's economy.
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 2021
Grades: PK-12
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average private high schools founding year?
The South Dakota average private high schools founding year is 1972 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in South Dakota?
The top ranked private high schools in South Dakota include Freeman Academy, Sunshine Bible Academy and Sioux Falls Christian Schools.

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