Most Selective Private High Schools in South Dakota (2026-27)

Show school map — South Dakota (acceptance rate range: 70%–100%, avg 88%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 70% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%

Most Selective Private High Schools in South Dakota (2026-27)

Showing 6 schools

Map of Lifescape Childrens Specialty School

#1Lifescape Childrens Specialty School

Gr: PK-12 | 118 students

Avg. class size: 10 students

Special Education School

2501 W 26th St

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 444-9500

70%acceptance rate

Add to Compare

View Profile

#2Freeman Academy

Gr: 1-12 | 54 students

Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5

Mennonite

748 S Main

Freeman, SD 57029

(605) 925-4237

(1)

80%acceptance rate

Add to Compare

View Profile

#3(��3–T4)Acton Academy Sioux Falls

Gr: PK-12 | 34 students

Avg. class size: 10 students

Montessori School

4426 S Technology Dr

Sioux Falls, SD 57106

(605) 215-1221

90%acceptance rate

Add to Compare

View Profile

#3(��3–T4)Rapid City Christian School

Gr: 6-12 | 333 students

Avg. class size: 15 students

Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7

23757 Arena Drive

Rapid City, SD 57702

(605) 341-3377

90%acceptance rate

Add to Compare

View Profile

#5Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students

Avg. class size: 23 students

Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5

Christian

6120 S Charger Circle

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 334-1422

(5)

99%acceptance rate

Add to Compare

View Profile

#6 O'gorman High School

Gr: 9-12 | 788 students

Avg. class size: 24 students

Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37

Catholic

3201 S Kiwanis Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 336-3644

100%acceptance rate

Add to Compare

View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most selective private high schools in South Dakota?

The top ranked private high schools in South Dakota include Lifescape Childrens Specialty School, Freeman Academy and Acton Academy Sioux Falls.

Recent Articles

September 15, 2026

When Your Child Struggles in One ��ԭ�� Subject

Learn what to do when your child struggles in one private school subject, including identifying causes, working with teachers, evaluating support, tutoring, progress, and next steps effectively.

September 15, 2026

Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?

Learn how to distinguish meaningful academic rigor from excessive workload by evaluating assignments, feedback, classroom expectations, assessments, and intellectual challenge when comparing private schools for your child.

September 15, 2026

��ԭ�� Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access

Learn how to evaluate private school extra-help systems, including teacher availability, scheduling, advising, response times, and access, so your child can receive meaningful academic support when needed most.