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Top 3 Best Minnehaha County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 1,762 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The top ranked private high schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool, Acton Academy, and O'gorman High School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is same as the South Dakota private high school average acceptance rate of 95%.
67% of private high schools in Minnehaha County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Minnehaha County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool
(Other Lutheran)
4100 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-1876
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
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
4426 S Technology Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 215-1221
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
O'gorman High School
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(Catholic)
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Grades: PK-12
| 252 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
Education & Integration Services
Special Education School
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Empire Baptist High & Academy
(Baptist)
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Minnehaha County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Christian Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
101 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 336-1034
Grades: K-12
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top ranked private high schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool, Acton Academy, and O'gorman High School.
How many private high schools are located in Minnehaha County?
9 private high schools are located in Minnehaha County.
How diverse are private high schools in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County private high schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Minnehaha County?
67% of private high schools in Minnehaha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Minnehaha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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