Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dakota Christian School
About the School
- Dakota Christian School educates children and young people from the perspective of God's Word, the Holy Bible, in all subjects.
- We emphasize God's truth in all areas of life to equip students for service in our world today and tomorrow.
- Bi-weekly assemblies encourage students and staff in their spiritual growth a primary concern of DCS. In 2006 New Holland Christian Grade School, Platte Christian Grade School and Dakota Christian High School combined to form Dakota Christian School.
- Dakota Christian School Mission to enable students to grow in wisdom, to serve Christ as Lord in all areas of their lives, to nurture a distinctive Christian lifestyle.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Dakota Christian School educates children and young people from the perspective of God's Word, the Holy Bible, in all subjects. We emphasize God's truth in all areas of life to equip students for service in our world today and tomorrow. Bi-weekly assemblies encourage students and staff in their spiritual growth a primary concern of DCS. In 2006 New Holland Christian Grade School, Platte Christian Grade School and Dakota Christian High School combined to form Dakota Christian School. Dakota Christian School Mission to enable students to grow in wisdom, to serve Christ as Lord in all areas of their lives, to nurture a distinctive Christian lifestyle.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dakota Christian School?
The application deadline for Dakota Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 11, 2027 (Tuesday)
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Dakota Christian School is Abbott House (26.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is New Holland Christian School (10.1 miles away)
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Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 26.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 37.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Distance: 26.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 37.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Distance: 63.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Distance: 67.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Christian
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 26.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 37.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Mennonite
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 63.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Distance: 63.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
7.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
7.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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