Private School Review - Established 2003

Best Douglas County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Douglas County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Douglas County (2026-27)

Map of Dakota Christian School
Dakota Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
View Profile
Map of New Holland Christian School
New Holland Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDouglas County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
152 Students
14,978 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202576166179
202476163172
202372157174
202268167185
202168162180
202068153171
201968160175
201868157172
201781154180
201681153178
201581148167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color
15%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202515%21%34%
202415%21%34%
20235%19%33%
20226%22%33%
20216%23%32%
20206%23%32%
20196%21%31%
20186%21%31%
20177%21%32%
20167%21%32%
20157%32%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20227:112:111:1
20217:112:111:1
20207:112:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20177:112:112:1
20167:112:112:1
20157:112:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20250.260.590.65
20240.260.580.65
20230.120.550.65
20220.120.610.64
20210.120.610.64
20200.120.610.64
20190.120.580.63
20180.120.580.63
20170.130.560.61
20160.130.570.61
20150.130.560.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
11%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20259%11%1%
20249%12%1%
20234%10%1%
20224%13%2%
20214%14%1%
20204%13%1%
20194%12%1%
20184%12%2%
20174%13%1%
20164%14%1%
20154%14%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Asian Students
2 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20251%1%5%
20241%1%5%
20231%1%5%
20222%2%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%1%4%
20162%1%4%
20152%1%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
6 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
20171%1%7%
20161%1%7%
20151%1%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
136 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
86%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageSouth Dakota (SD) AverageNational Average
202586%59%52%
202486%60%52%
202394%63%52%
202294%55%54%
202194%56%54%
202094%56%54%
201994%59%56%
201894%60%56%
201792%61%58%
201692%61%58%
201592%62%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students
n/a
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Recent Articles

How Much Homework Is Too Much?
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (SD):
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: