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 (2025-26)
- 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.: 21%
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).
School Calendar
View the Dakota Christian School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 19, 2026 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 20, 2026 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
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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Location
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Quick Facts
New Holland Christian School
(Christian)
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
26.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
26.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
28 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
37.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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