South Dakota Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026-27)

Show school map — South Dakota (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 15%–60%, avg 37%)

Advanced Degree Range: 15% 60% Avg. Advanced Degree: 37%

South Dakota Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026-27)

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#1Sunshine Bible Academy

Gr: 7-12

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7

Christian

400 Sunshine Dr

Miller, SD 57362

(605) 853-3071

(1)

60%faculty w/ adv. degree

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#2Rapid 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

50%faculty w/ adv. degree

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#3Sioux 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)

40%faculty w/ adv. degree

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#4Abiding Savior Academy and Preschool

Gr: PK-12 | 294 students

Other Lutheran

4100 S Bahnson Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

(605) 371-1876

30%faculty w/ adv. degree

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#5 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

25%faculty w/ adv. degree

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#6Black Hills Christian Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 191 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 1

Christian

630 South 32nd Street

Spearfish, SD 57783

(605) 722-1276

(1)

15%faculty w/ adv. degree

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Which private high schools in South Dakota have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private high schools in South Dakota with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Sunshine Bible Academy, Rapid City Christian School and Sioux Falls Christian Schools.

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