For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 special education public high schools serving 186 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked special education public high schools in South Dakota are Summit Oaks-residential - 48, Structured Teaching - 12 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dakota special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in South Dakota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Turtle Creek High School - 04
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Campus - 41
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2101 W 41st St Ste 47
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Grades: 12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Building - 44
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: 12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search - Avera Mckennan 07
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Strive -05
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Thrive - 03
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked special education public high schools in South Dakota include Summit Oaks-residential - 48, Structured Teaching - 12 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01.
How many special education public high schools are located in South Dakota?
14 special education public high schools are located in South Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dakota?
South Dakota special education public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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