Best Pennington County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 617 students in Pennington County, SD.
The top ranked private high schools in Pennington County, SD include Rapid City Christian School and St. Thomas More High School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the South Dakota private high school average acceptance rate of 94%.
100% of private high schools in Pennington County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Pennington County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rapid City Christian School
Rapid City Christian School Photo - Girls' Tennis
(Christian)
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Grades: 6-12
| 241 students
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pennington County, South Dakota

Pennington County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Hills Lutheran Schools (Closed 2019)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
910 Wood Ave
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 721-0760
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Pennington County, SD?
The top ranked private high schools in Pennington County, SD include Rapid City Christian School and St. Thomas More High School.
How many private high schools are located in Pennington County, SD?
2 private high schools are located in Pennington County, SD.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pennington County, SD?
100% of private high schools in Pennington County, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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