Creekside Christian School

Creekside Christian School in Rapid City, SD serves 115 students in grades K–8 within a rural community setting.
Established in 2005, this co–ed school operates under an other religious affiliation and holds membership in the Association of Christian Schools International.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 12 total teachers supporting a regular elementary and secondary program.
Approximately 24% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the enrollment.
Creekside Christian School is situated near other private options like Rapid City Seventh–day Adventist Elementary School and St. Pauls Lutheran School.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Creekside Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian School by visitors of our site.
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The application deadline for Creekside Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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