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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 192 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
1957
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
192 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
- 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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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-5 | 136 students 3.2 miles 425 21st Street SW
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-9344
3.2
PK-5
136
Sunny Plains Christian School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
Grades: K-8 | 33 students 19.3 miles 403 School St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2458
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2458
19.3
K-8
33
Grades: 7-12 | 64 students 38.3 miles 400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
38.3
7-12
64
Grades: PK-12 | 184 students 46.5 miles 805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
46.5
PK-12
184
John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-6 | 138 students 48 miles 1510 W Elm Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2365
48
PK-6
138
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