Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-10
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,260
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
White Eagle Christian Academy
About the School
- Christian Life Fellowship is a Spirit-filled, nondenominational church, but our school family is made up of children from many different churches.
- White Eagle Christian Academy is housed entirely within Christian Life Fellowship Church.
- We have well equipped outdoor play areas.
- White Eagle Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational or admissions policies, scholarship program, athletic, and other school administered programs.
- Our teachers at WECA are certified by the State of South Dakota and have been carefully chosen because of their Christ-like character and outstanding teaching skills.
- They understand a parent's love and concern for their children and are committed to their academic and spiritual growth.
- The mission of White Eagle Christian Academy is to provide scholastic excellence in a loving environment based on the authority of God's Word to enhance a lifetime relationship with Jesus Christ.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-10
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,260
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
White Eagle Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-10
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- Christian Life Fellowship is a Spirit-filled, nondenominational church, but our school family is made up of children from many different churches. White Eagle Christian Academy is housed entirely within Christian Life Fellowship Church. We have well equipped outdoor play areas. White Eagle Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational or admissions policies, scholarship program, athletic, and other school administered programs. Our teachers at WECA are certified by the State of South Dakota and have been carefully chosen because of their Christ-like character and outstanding teaching skills. They understand a parent's love and concern for their children and are committed to their academic and spiritual growth. The mission of White Eagle Christian Academy is to provide scholastic excellence in a loving environment based on the authority of God's Word to enhance a lifetime relationship with Jesus Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does White Eagle Christian Academy cost?
White Eagle Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $1,260 for private students.
When is the application deadline for White Eagle Christian Academy?
The application deadline for White Eagle Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to White Eagle Christian Academy is St. Francis Indian School (16.6 miles away)
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Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Catholic
350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
Distance: 30.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Distance: 75.0 mi
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Distance: 76.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 132 students
Catholic
1301 N Main St
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-3242
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Distance: 98.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
100 Mission Dr
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Distance: 109.5 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
400 Sunshine Dr
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071
Distance: 113.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Distance: 117.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
Catholic
300 N 4th St
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4455
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Catholic
350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
Distance: 30.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Distance: 75.0 mi
Gr: K-5 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-7185
Distance: 76.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 132 students
Catholic
1301 N Main St
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-3242
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Distance: 30.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Distance: 100.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Catholic
102 N. Tuller
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2104
Distance: 103.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
Distance: 113.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1
Todd County Elementary - 16
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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