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#24 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 41% of private schools
James Valley Christian School
School
1550 DAKOTA AVE N, Huron, SD 57350
Enrollment
185
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
185
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
South Dakota private schools
#24 of 56
In Huron
#1 of 2
public schools
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James Valley Christian School
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About James Valley Christian School
James Valley Christian School is a private school in Huron, SD. James Valley Christian School serves approximately 185 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. James Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 56 private schools in SD.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- SD avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 185 students, James Valley Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, James Valley Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
James Valley Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow James Valley Christian School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Huron, SD
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| James Valley Christian School (this school) | 6.8 |
| Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | 5.0 |
| Washington 4-5 Center - 20 | 7.3 |
| Madison 2-3 Center - 19 | 6.4 |
| Huron High School - 01 | 5.6 |
| Huron Middle School - 02 | 5.6 |
| Our Home ASAP - 12 | — |
| Our Home Rediscovery - 77 | — |
| Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 | — |
| Huron Colony Elementary - 13 | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1550 DAKOTA AVE N, Huron, SD 57350
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering James Valley Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Woonsocket High School - 01 (rated 9.3/10, 23.2 miles away, in nearby Woonsocket), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 (rated 7.6/10, 12.8 miles away, in nearby Wolsey), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 (rated 7.5/10, 19.6 miles away, in nearby Hitchcock), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Huron, see our Huron schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 Huron | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Washington 4-5 Center - 20 Huron | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Madison 2-3 Center - 19 Huron | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Huron High School - 01 Huron | 2.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Huron Middle School - 02 Huron | 2.9 mi | 5.6 |
| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Huron | 3.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Our Home ASAP - 12 Huron | 4.6 mi | — |
| Our Home Rediscovery - 77 Huron | 4.6 mi | — |
| Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 Huron | 7.8 mi | — |
| Huron Colony Elementary - 13 Huron | 12.3 mi | — |
| Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 Wolsey | 12.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 Wolsey | 12.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 Wolsey | 12.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 Iroquois | 15.2 mi | — |
| Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 Hitchcock | 19.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Woonsocket Elementary - 03 Woonsocket | 23.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Woonsocket High School - 01 Woonsocket | 23.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 Willow Lake | 20.5 mi | — |
| Iroquois High School - 01 Iroquois | 17.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Iroquois Middle School - 02 Iroquois | 17.8 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57350 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,351
Median Home Value
$180,400
Median Rent
$840/mo
Population
16,148
College Educated
27.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Avg Commute
12.8 min
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Median Age
36.6
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLACK HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spearfish, SD | 6.7 |
| ABERDEEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INC Aberdeen, SD | 7.0 |
| SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls, SD | 7.1 |
| MITCHELL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mitchell, SD | 7.4 |
| SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls, SD | 7.4 |
| Marty Indian School Marty, 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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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