Very Good
#14 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 23% of private schools
Mitchell Christian School
School · Mitchell, SD
A private school in Mitchell, SD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
805 W 18TH AVE, Mitchell, SD 57301
- 9.7:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
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Where Mitchell Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,249/100K
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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
$60,671
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57301; 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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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mitchell Christian School is listed in Mitchell, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mitchell Christian School
Mitchell Christian School is a private school in Mitchell, SD, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mitchell Christian School
What grades does Mitchell Christian School serve?
Mitchell Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mitchell Christian School?
Mitchell Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Christian School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mitchell Christian School rank in SD?
Mitchell Christian School ranks #14 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Mitchell Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mitchell Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mitchell Christian School a private school?
Yes, Mitchell Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mitchell Christian School a religious school?
Mitchell Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Davison County
- Phone
- (605) 996-8861
- Area population (ZIP 57301)
- 19,142
- Area average commute
- 12.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 57301; 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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