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Dakota Christian School

37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328

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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)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 95 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)

Religious Affiliation

Calvinist

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.: 21%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

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)

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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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First Day of School

August 20, 2026 (Thursday)

Spring Break

March 22, 2027 (Monday)

Spring Break

March 23, 2027 (Tuesday)

Spring Break

March 24, 2027 (Wednesday)

Spring Break

March 25, 2027 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 95 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 $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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