For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,386 students in Rapid City, SD.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rapid City, SD include St. Elizabeth Seton School, Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School and Rapid City Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the South Dakota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 94%.
Top Ranked Rapid City Private Elementary Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rapid City Christian School![Rapid City Christian School Photo - Girls' Tennis]( "Rapid City Christian School Photo - Girls' Tennis")
(Christian)
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Grades: 6-12
| 241 students
Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School![Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Photo]( "Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1636 Concourse Ct
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2785
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2785
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Black Hills Children's Home
Special Education School
24100 S Rockerville Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-5422
Grades: PK-7
| 43 students
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Grades: PK-5
| 59 students
2225 E Saint Patrick St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
Grades: K-7
| 100 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rapid City, South Dakota 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
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 721-0760
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rapid City, SD?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rapid City, SD include St. Elizabeth Seton School, Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School and Rapid City Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rapid City, SD?
9 private elementary schools are located in Rapid City, SD.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rapid City, SD?
Rapid City, SD private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the South Dakota private school average of 19%.
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