Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Watertown Christian School
About the School
- Watertown Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian school that serves students in preschool through Grade 8, located in Watertown, SD.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Developing within each child the character of Christ in a challenging educational environment based on a Biblical worldview.
- At WCS you will find an environment that encourages a love for learning and the development of Christian character. Our staff members are dedicated Christians who share the love of Christ with the students throughout their school experience with Biblically centered curriculum. The training to be like Christ is evident from gathering time in the morning, continuing through regular classes, recess, lunch, Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, and as the children leave for the day. Watertown Christian School equips students to live in the world, yet not be of the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Watertown Christian School often compared to?
Watertown Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Imaculate Conception by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Watertown Christian School?
The application deadline for Watertown Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Watertown Christian School vs. Imaculate Conception
The nearest high school to Watertown Christian School is Great Plains Lutheran High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Martins Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
1800 E Kemp Ste 2
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-3224
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Brethren
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Luther Ln NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-0672
Distance: 58.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Brethren
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Distance: 65.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Christian
1550 Dakota Ave N
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-7737
Distance: 72.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 26
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-4525
Distance: 76.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
405 S Washington St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 351-5281
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
1800 E Kemp Ste 2
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-3224
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Brethren
46527 189th St
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2630
Distance: 31.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
113 S 6th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5673
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 2nd St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-4976
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Catholic
109 3rd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-3883
Distance: 31.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Catholic
113 S 6th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5673
Distance: 42.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
223 E 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-9286
Distance: 43.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
Catholic
410 Ring Ave N
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-7729
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jefferson Elementary - 09
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 N Maple St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Mellette Elementary - 07
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
619 2nd St Nw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Lincoln Elementary - 05
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 13th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
1 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Watertown Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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