The average private high school in South Dakota has 235 students (2025).
The largest private high school in South Dakota is Sioux Falls Christian Schools with 1,615 students.
School Size Range: 11
1,615
Avg. School Size: 235
Largest South Dakota Private High Schools (2025)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Students: 1,615
Grades: PK-12
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Rank: #22.
O'gorman High School![O'gorman High School Photo]( "O'gorman High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Students: 788
Grades: 9-12
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Rank: #33.
Students: 575
Grades: PK-12
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Rank: #44.
Students: 486
Grades: NS-12
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Rank: #55.
Students: 435
Grades: K-12
100 Mission Dr
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Rank: #66.
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
Students: 376
Grades: 9-12
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rank: #77.
Students: 333
Grades: 6-12
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rank: #88.
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
Students: 294
Grades: PK-12
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Rank: #99.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Students: 252
Grades: PK-12
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Rank: #1010.
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
Students: 234
Grades: PK-12
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Rank: #1111.
James Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 192
Grades: PK-12
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Rank: #1212.
Students: 191
Grades: PK-12
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Rank: #1313.
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
(Christian)
Students: 189
Grades: K-12
1500 US-281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-2053
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Students: 184
Grades: PK-12
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Roncalli Junior & Senior High School
(Catholic)
Students: 184
Grades: 7-12
1400 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7440
Rank: #1616.
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
Students: 145
Grades: 7-12
419 1st Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 226-2100
Rank: #1717.
Great Plains Lutheran High School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Students: 133
Grades: 9-12
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Rank: #1818.
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
Students: 118
Grades: PK-12
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Rank: #1919.
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
Students: 98
Grades: 7-12
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Rank: #2020.
Dakota Christian School
(Calvinist)
Students: 95
Grades: PK-12
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Rank: #2121.
Windswept Academy
(Christian)
Students: 72
Grades: K-12
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Rank: #2222.
Students: 64
Grades: 7-12
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Rank: #2323.
Academic Program
Alternative School
Students: 46
Grades: 6-12
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Rank: #2424.
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
Students: 43
Grades: 4-12
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Rank: #2525.
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.]( "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
Students: 34
Grades: PK-12
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Rank: #2626.
Education & Integration Services
Special Education School
Students: 27
Grades: 9-12
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Rank: #2727.
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
(Brethren)
Students: 24
Grades: K-12
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Special Education School
Students: 23
Grades: PK-12
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Zion Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Students: 23
Grades: K-9
620 9th St W
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-2702
Rank: #3030.
Empire Baptist High & Academy
(Baptist)
Students: 15
Grades: 1-12
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
Rank: #3131.
White Eagle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Students: 11
Grades: 1-10
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average private high schools student size?
The South Dakota average private high schools student size is 235 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with the largest student size in South Dakota?
The top ranked private high schools in South Dakota include Sioux Falls Christian Schools, O'gorman High School and St. Francis Indian School.
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