School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sky Ranch for Boys continues to help troubled kids (age 12-17) from all parts of America and plans on doing so for a long time to come! Some of the original buildings are nearing the end of their useful life and planning for rehabilitation or replacement has begun.
- Sky Ranch is well known among professionals in the field for an outstanding success rate.
- More than 90% of boys sent to Sky Ranch successfully complete the program! During a single school year at Sky Ranch, most boys gain 2 or more grade levels in the school work they are able to handle.
- Many go on to very successful lives in a wide variety of fields.
- The program has been enhanced recently by the implementation of a "Corrective Thinking" approach.
- Boys are held responsible for their errors and taught to think through how to avoid problems in the future.
- It has been very well received by boys and staff.
- Sky Ranch for Boys continues to help troubled kids (age 12-17) from all parts of America and plans on doing so for a long time to come! Some of the original buildings are nearing the end of their useful life and planning for rehabilitation or replacement has begun. Sky Ranch is well known among professionals in the field for an outstanding success rate. More than 90% of boys sent to Sky Ranch successfully complete the program! During a single school year at Sky Ranch, most boys gain 2 or more grade levels in the school work they are able to handle. Many go on to very successful lives in a wide variety of fields. The program has been enhanced recently by the implementation of a "Corrective Thinking" approach. Boys are held responsible for their errors and taught to think through how to avoid problems in the future. It has been very well received by boys and staff.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sky Ranch For Boys Inc?
The application deadline for Sky Ranch For Boys Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sky Ranch For Boys Inc is Black Hills Christian Academy (70.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chrildren First (68.5 miles away)
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Distance: 68.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
236 W Jackson Blvd Ste B
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-1191
Distance: 70.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Distance: 95.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 11 students
Christian
Po Box 1001
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3461
Distance: 101.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students
Catholic
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Distance: 103.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Distance: 70.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Distance: 95.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 11 students
Christian
Po Box 1001
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3461
Distance: 103.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Catholic
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Distance: 107.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Christian
510 Wall Street Ct
Gillette, WY 82718
(307) 686-1392
Distance: 108.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 663 students
Catholic
810 Empire Road
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-6081
Distance: 70.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Distance: 95.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 11 students
Christian
Po Box 1001
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3461
Distance: 101.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students
Catholic
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Distance: 103.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Distance: 103.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Baptist
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Distance: 68.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
236 W Jackson Blvd Ste B
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-1191
Distance: 70.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Christian
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Distance: 101.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students
Catholic
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Distance: 103.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Distance: 103.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Baptist
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buffalo Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
24.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Harding County High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
24.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Harding County Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
24.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Alzada School
(Math: <50%)
236 Spring Street
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
36.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Ekalaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
38.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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