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 (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 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
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: To God be the Glory
- 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).
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Nearby Private Schools
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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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
New Holland Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: PK-8 | 57 students 10.1 miles 100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
10.1
PK-8
57
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-6 | 138 students 26.4 miles 1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
26.4
PK-6
138
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 43 students 26.8 miles 909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
26.8
4-12
43
Grades: PK-12 | 184 students 28 miles 805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
28
PK-12
184
Grades: K-12 37.6 miles 748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
37.6
K-12
n/a
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