Dakota Christian 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 Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Dakota Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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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Event
Date
First Day of School!
August 15, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break--No School!
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break--No School!
March 21, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $4,103 for elementary schools and $6,071 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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