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#42 of 56 private schools in SD
Sunny Plains Christian School
Elementary School · Iroquois, SD
A private elementary school in Iroquois, SD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
403 SCHOOL ST, Iroquois, SD 57353
- 8.2:1 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 Sunny Plains Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,500
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57353; 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.
Sunny Plains Christian School is listed in Iroquois, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sunny Plains Christian School
Sunny Plains Christian School is a private elementary school in Iroquois, SD, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunny Plains Christian School
What grades does Sunny Plains Christian School serve?
Sunny Plains Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sunny Plains Christian School?
Sunny Plains Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunny Plains Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunny Plains Christian School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sunny Plains Christian School rank in SD?
Sunny Plains Christian School ranks #42 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Sunny Plains Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunny Plains Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sunny Plains Christian School a private school?
Yes, Sunny Plains Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sunny Plains Christian School a religious school?
Sunny Plains Christian School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Gender Split
- 33% M / 67% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kingsbury County
- Phone
- (605) 546-2458
- Area population (ZIP 57353)
- 925
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 57353; 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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