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#1 of 56 private schools in SD
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Sunshine Bible Academy
School · Miller, SD
A private school in Miller, SD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
400 SUNSHINE DR, Miller, SD 57362
- 5.2:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,607
Median home value
$147,600
Median rent
$546/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57362; 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
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Sunshine Bible Academy is listed in Miller, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sunshine Bible Academy
Sunshine Bible Academy is a private school in Miller, SD, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunshine Bible Academy
What grades does Sunshine Bible Academy serve?
Sunshine Bible Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sunshine Bible Academy?
Sunshine Bible Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Bible Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Bible Academy is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sunshine Bible Academy rank in SD?
Sunshine Bible Academy ranks #1 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Sunshine Bible Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunshine Bible Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sunshine Bible Academy a private school?
Yes, Sunshine Bible Academy 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 Sunshine Bible Academy a religious school?
Sunshine Bible Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hand County
- Phone
- (605) 853-3071
- Area population (ZIP 57362)
- 1,940
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 57362; 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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