For the 2025 school year, there are 4 alternative private high schools serving 187 students in South Dakota.
25% of alternative private high schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Alternative Private High Schools in South Dakota (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Grades: 4-12
| 43 students
Academic Program
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Chief Gall Alternative
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative private high schools are located in South Dakota?
4 alternative private high schools are located in South Dakota.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in South Dakota?
25% of alternative private high schools in South Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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