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Best Schools in Rapid City, South Dakota
Compare 24 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
24
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
12,008
Total Students
Across Rapid City
18.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
24 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score38%
ELA Assessment Score46%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,998 students at Central High School - 41.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Pinedale Elementary - 11
publicelementaryK-5
4901 W Chicago St, Rapid City, SD 57702
6.7
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
67%
Southwest Middle School - 38
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4501 Park Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
6.5
Rating
Students
614
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
59%
Corral Drive Elementary - 21
publicelementaryK-5
3736 Corral Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
6.4
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
66%
Stevens High School - 42
publichighGrade 9-12
4215 Raider Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
6.3
Rating
Students
1,771
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
46%
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10
publicelementaryK-5
3125 W Flormann St, Rapid City, SD 57702
5.9
Rating
Students
478
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
56%
Rapid City Online High School - 92
publichighGrade 9-12
625 9Th St Ste 208, Rapid City, SD 57701
5
Rating
Students
73
Student-Teacher
101:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
West Middle School - 37
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1003 Soo San Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
4.8
Rating
Students
591
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
43%
South Canyon Elementary - 15
publicelementaryK-5
218 Nordbye Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702
4.5
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
publicelementaryPK-5
2601 Covington St, Rapid City, SD 57703
4.3
Rating
Students
486
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
42%
Grandview Elementary - 06
publicelementaryK-5
3301 Grandview Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
4.2
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Central High School - 41
publichighGrade 9-12
433 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
4.2
Rating
Students
1,998
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
27%
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
publicelementaryK-5
827 Franklin St, Rapid City, SD 57701
4
Rating
Students
328
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
East Middle School - 30
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4860 Homestead St, Rapid City, SD 57703
3.7
Rating
Students
613
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
32%
Valley View Elementary - 13
publicelementaryK-5
4840 Homestead St, Rapid City, SD 57703
3.5
Rating
Students
605
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
36%
South Middle School - 36
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2 Indiana St, Rapid City, SD 57701
3.1
Rating
Students
618
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
24%
South Park Elementary - 16
publicelementaryK-5
207 Flormann St, Rapid City, SD 57701
3
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
publicelementaryPK-5
424 E Indiana St, Rapid City, SD 57701
2.2
Rating
Students
328
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
North Middle School - 35
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1501 N Maple St, Rapid City, SD 57701
2.1
Rating
Students
418
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
16%
General Beadle Elementary - 01
publicelementaryPK-5
10 Van Buren St, Rapid City, SD 57701
2
Rating
Students
483
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
publicelementaryK-5
1701 Downing St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1.7
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Rapid City
Rapid City, South Dakota is home to 24 schools serving over 12,008 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rapid City, South Dakota?
There are 24 schools in Rapid City, serving 12,008 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Rapid City?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Rapid City include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Rapid City?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Rapid City is 18.4:1.