Black Hills Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Black Hills Christian Academy

5.00 (1 review)

630 South 32nd Street Spearfish, SD 57783

Tel: (605) 722-1276

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 191 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,511
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 191 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,511
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Black Hills Christian Academy
Nursery	18
Pre-K	54
Kind	20
1	12
2	13
3	12
4	12
5	9
6	12
7	12
8	9
10	3
12	5

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Year Founded

1992

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. May 26, 2027

School Motto

Instilling Christian Principles with C.A.R.E.

Student Body

Total Students

191 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no uniform - modest wear

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,511

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary according to grade level. Rates are posted on our website.

% on Financial Aid

Admissions Director

Lauren Jones

Admissions Associate

Jody Merchen

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Cross Country

School Mascot

Lion

School Notes

Instilling Christian Principles with C.A.R.E. Please call the school for a tour @ 605-722-1276 and visit our website at www.blackhillschristianacademy.com.

Instilling Christian Principles with C.A.R.E. Please call the school for a tour @ 605-722-1276 or visit our website at www.blackhillschristianacademy.com

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Black Hills Christian Academy cost?

Black Hills Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $5,511 for private students.

What sports does Black Hills Christian Academy offer?

Black Hills Christian Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.

When is the application deadline for Black Hills Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Black Hills Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/12/2013

The grade school academics are superb. My son will be well poised to be placed in advance academic core classes in high school.

- Posted by Parent - marrs

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