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#24 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 41% of private schools
James Valley Christian School
School · Huron, SD
A private school in Huron, SD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1550 DAKOTA AVE N, Huron, SD 57350
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SD
Test scores
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Where James Valley Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,805/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,351
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
James Valley Christian School is listed in Huron, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About James Valley Christian School
James Valley Christian School is a private school in Huron, SD, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Valley Christian School
What grades does James Valley Christian School serve?
James Valley Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend James Valley Christian School?
James Valley Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Valley Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Valley Christian School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does James Valley Christian School rank in SD?
James Valley Christian School ranks #24 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is James Valley Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is James Valley Christian School a private school?
Yes, James Valley Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is James Valley Christian School a religious school?
James Valley Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beadle County
- Phone
- (605) 352-7737
- Area population (ZIP 57350)
- 16,148
- Area average commute
- 12.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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