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Best South Dakota Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 alternative private schools serving 262 students in South Dakota.
33% of alternative private schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Alternative Private Schools in South Dakota (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Grades: 4-12
| 43 students
Academic Program
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Black Hills Children's Home
Alternative School
24100 S Rockerville Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Cornerstone School
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Alternative School (Christian)
(5)
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Sunny Plains Christian School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
403 School St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2458
Grades: K-8
| 33 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative private schools are located in South Dakota?
6 alternative private schools are located in South Dakota.
How diverse are alternative private schools in South Dakota?
South Dakota alternative private schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
33% of alternative private schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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