Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,511
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Black Hills Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,511
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Black Hills Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no uniform - modest wear
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary according to grade level. Rates are posted on our website.
% on Financial Aid
8%
Admissions Director
Lauren Jones
Admissions Associate
Jody Merchen
Application URL
Sports
School Notes
- Instilling Christian Principles with C.A.R.E. Please call the school for a tour @ 605-722-1276 and visit our website at www.blackhillschristianacademy.com.
- Instilling Christian Principles with C.A.R.E. Please call the school for a tour @ 605-722-1276 or visit our website at www.blackhillschristianacademy.com
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Black Hills Christian Academy cost?
Black Hills Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $5,511 for private students.
What sports does Black Hills Christian Academy offer?
Black Hills Christian Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.
What is Black Hills Christian Academy's ranking?
Black Hills Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Black Hills Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Black Hills Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Black Hills Christian Academy is St. Thomas More High School (39.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Elizabeth Seton School (36.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chrildren First (2.8 miles away)
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Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
236 W Jackson Blvd Ste B
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-1191
Distance: 36.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students
Catholic
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Distance: 37.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Distance: 39.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Baptist
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Distance: 39.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Catholic
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Distance: 39.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Catholic
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Distance: 45.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Distance: 58.3 mi
Gr: K-11 | 11 students
Christian
Po Box 1001
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3461
Distance: 81.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Christian
510 Wall Street Ct
Gillette, WY 82718
(307) 686-1392
Distance: 83.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Alternative School
905 N Gurley Ave
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
Distance: 36.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students
Catholic
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Distance: 37.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Distance: 39.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Baptist
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Distance: 40.4 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students
Catholic
424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
Distance: 40.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
236 W Jackson Blvd Ste B
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-1191
Distance: 36.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students
Catholic
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Distance: 37.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Distance: 39.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Baptist
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Distance: 40.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
1 miles
Gr: 4-8
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
1 miles
Gr: 9-12
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2325 N Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1210
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1210
2.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
School Reviews
5 7/12/2013
The grade school academics are superb. My son will be well poised to be placed in advance academic core classes in high school.
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