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#31 of 56 private schools in SD
Watertown Christian School
Elementary School · Watertown, SD
A private elementary school in Watertown, SD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
15 12TH AVE NE, Watertown, SD 57201
- 9.4:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Watertown 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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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
$64,809
Median home value
$223,600
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57201; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Mellette Elementary - 07Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Watertown Christian School is listed in Watertown, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Watertown Christian School
Watertown Christian School is a private elementary school in Watertown, SD, serving approximately 60 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watertown Christian School
What grades does Watertown Christian School serve?
Watertown Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Watertown Christian School?
Watertown Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Christian School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Watertown Christian School rank in SD?
Watertown Christian School ranks #31 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Watertown Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watertown Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Watertown Christian School a private school?
Yes, Watertown 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 Watertown Christian School a religious school?
Watertown Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Codington County
- Phone
- (605) 882-0949
- Area population (ZIP 57201)
- 26,375
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 57201; 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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