For the 2025-26 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,145 students in Rapid City, SD (there are , serving 2,062 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Rapid City, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Rapid City, SD are Pinedale Elementary - 11, Southwest Middle School - 38 and Corral Drive Elementary - 21. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rapid City, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rapid City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rapid City, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinedale Elementary - 11
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4901 W Chicago St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1805
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1805
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School - 38
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Park Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Corral Drive Elementary - 21
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3736 Corral Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6789
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6789
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3125 W Flormann St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1821
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1821
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Stevens High School - 42
(Math: 46% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4215 Raider Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4051
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Rapid City Online Middle School - 93
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4067
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4067
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Rapid City Online Elementary - 94
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
West Middle School - 37
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Soo San Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Central High School - 41
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 Mt Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4023
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4023
Gr: 9-12 | 2,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Grandview Elementary - 06
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Grandview Dr
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1829
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1829
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
South Canyon Elementary - 15
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 Nordbye Ln
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1801
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1801
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Rapid City Online High School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
827 Franklin St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1837
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1837
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Valley View Elementary - 13
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2812
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2812
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
East Middle School - 30
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
South Park Elementary - 16
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 Flormann St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1833
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1833
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Horace Mann Elementary - 07
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
902 Anamosa St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1847
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1847
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Downing St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Gr: K | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Building - 44
Special Education School
851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rapid City, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Gr: 9-10 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Alternative Education Center - 73 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Career Learning Center - 71 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
730 East Watertown
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Kibben-kuster - 52 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3302 West St Cloud St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rapid City High School - 45 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Virtual School - 74 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
21 St Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rapid City, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Rapid City, SD include Pinedale Elementary - 11, Southwest Middle School - 38 and Corral Drive Elementary - 21.
How many public schools are located in Rapid City?
28 public schools are located in Rapid City.
What percentage of students in Rapid City go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Rapid City are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rapid City?
Rapid City public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Rapid City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rapid City include: Stevens High School - 42 vs. Central High School - 41, Lincoln Building - 44 vs. Jefferson Building - 64, Central High School - 41 vs. Stevens High School - 42
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