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Best Rapid City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,598 students in Rapid City, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Rapid City, SD are Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 and Robbinsdale Elementary - 14. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rapid City, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Rapid City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Rapid City, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
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
Gr: K | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Rapid City, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Gr: 9-10 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
730 East Watertown
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
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
21 St Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Rapid City, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Rapid City, SD include Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 and Robbinsdale Elementary - 14.
How many public preschools are located in Rapid City?
6 public preschools are located in Rapid City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rapid City?
Rapid City public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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