For the 2026 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 (2026)
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
Overview
This County (Douglas County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
152 Students
15,042 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
136 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
86%
59%
# 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%).
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