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Best South Dakota Special Education Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 special education public high schools serving 256 students in South Dakota.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in South Dakota are Structured Teaching - 12, Summit Oaks-residential - 48 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 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in South Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #44.
Turtle Creek High School - 04
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Campus - 41
Special Education School
2101 W 41st St Ste 47
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Gr: 12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Building - 44
Special Education School
851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: 12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search - Avera Mckennan 07
Special Education School
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Strive -05
Special Education School
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Thrive - 03
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 12

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 Structured Teaching - 12, Summit Oaks-residential - 48 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 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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