For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 152 students in Douglas County, SD (there are 5 public schools, serving 355 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
Private Schools in Douglas County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dakota Christian School
(Calvinist)
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
New Holland Christian School
(Christian)
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Douglas County, SD?
2 private schools are located in Douglas County, SD.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
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