Private Elementary 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
13,134 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
1,135 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,710 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
13%
# Asian Students
2 Students
152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
452 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
234 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
136 Students
7,886 Students
% White Students
86%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
2,918 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Douglas County, SD?
2 private elementary schools are located in Douglas County, SD.
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