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Best Douglas County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 152 students in Douglas County, SD (there are , serving 355 public students). 30% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Douglas County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Douglas County (2026-27)

Map of Dakota Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Calvinist
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Map of New Holland Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250

Overview

Category
This State (SD)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
152 Students
14,978 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:

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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

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