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Watertown Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Watertown, SD

15 12th Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Watertown since at least 2011

In Watertown, South Dakota, Watertown Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 79 students attend. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
79
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Boys and girls
Coed · 41 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 71% of Christian elementary schools in South Dakota.
    • Compared with 17 Christian elementary schools in South Dakota.

    Students by survey year

    71’11–1276’13–1484’15–1677’17–1851’19–2060’21–2279’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K29
    K9
    115
    212
    39
    48
    56
    67
    76
    87

    Student body

    White90%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%
    Asian1%

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    Questions about Watertown Christian School

    What grades does Watertown Christian School serve?

    Watertown Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Watertown Christian School?

    About 79 students, with 79 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Watertown Christian School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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