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Sunshine Bible Academy:
Situated in Miller, in Hand County, central South Dakota, Sunshine Bible Academy is a non-denominational, co-educational, Christian K-12 school. We provide a local day-school elementary education program and a residential (boarding) secondary education program. We teach every class from a biblical worldview and believe that the Bible has application and relevance to every field of study.

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Accreditation:

Sunshine Bible Academy is accredited by the State of South Dakota Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and also a member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International).

Sunshine Bible Academy - Points of Distinction:

-  Develop Critical Thinking
Sunshine Bible Academy courses are designed to stimulate student interest, to develop critical thinking and incisive analysis, to provide opportunities for real-world application and to prepare students for lifelong learning.

-  Non-Denominational, Evangelical School
Our school board, faculty/staff and students represent a variety of denominational backgrounds.  However, all board members, faculty/staff, students and parents of students are expected to be in agreement with the SBA Doctrinal Statement.

-  Upholding Christian Values
We believe that Sunshine Bible Academy exists to assist parents with their responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord by integrating God's truth in all areas of life.​

Qualified & Experienced Teachers:


- All of our faculty and staff are carefully selected on the basis of Christian character and academic preparation.

- All classroom teachers hold, at a minimum, a bachelors degree in education or in their area of instruction at the time of hire.

- Additionally, Sunshine Bible Academy teachers will be certified by the State of South Dakota and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Day & Residential Christian School for K-12 Students:

- Local Day School Education (Grades K-8)
- Residential / Boarding School Education for Grades 9-12

We provide education in traditional areas of academic study as well as in:

- Fine Arts
- Visual Arts
- Industrial Arts
- Agricultural Science
- Technology
- World Language
- Bible Studies

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Address: 400 Sunshine Drive, Miller, Hand County, South Dakota 57362, USA
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