Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
James Valley Christian School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
192 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Vikings
School Notes
- James Valley Christian School provides a K-12 state accredited education and a preschool program for children 3-5 years old.
- We endeavor to provide a balanced education based on strong academic and spiritual standards.
- We desire to help students develop spiritual depth, academic excellence and moral integrity.
- Our Goal to offer the highest achievable training in a Christian environment, working cooperatively with both parents and churches for the spiritual, emotional and academic development of our youth.
- James Valley Christian School provides a K-12 state accredited education and a preschool program for children 3-5 years old.
- We endeavor to provide a balanced education based on strong academic and spiritual standards.
- We desire to help students develop spiritual depth, academic excellence and moral integrity.
- Our Goal to offer the highest achievable training in a Christian environment, working cooperatively with both parents and churches for the spiritual, emotional and academic development of our youth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for James Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for James Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to James Valley Christian School is Sunshine Bible Academy (38.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School (3.2 miles away)
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Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Catholic
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Distance: 38.3 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Distance: 46.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 48.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 38.3 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Distance: 46.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 48.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 43 students
All-girls | Alternative School
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Distance: 60.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Brethren
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Distance: 65.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Catholic
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Distance: 38.3 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Distance: 46.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 48.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Catholic
425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Distance: 46.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Distance: 48.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Distance: 57.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Christian
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Distance: 60.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Catholic
401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4419
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
555 Mellette Ave Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7875
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7875
2.2 miles
Gr: K-1 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1451 Mcclellan Dr
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7895
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7895
2.6 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Idaho Ave Se
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7885
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7885
2.8 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Huron High School - 01
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 18th St Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 852 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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