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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Creekside Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Creekside Christian School?
The application deadline for Creekside Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Creekside Christian School is St. Thomas More High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Pauls Lutheran School (1.5 miles away)
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45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
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Madison Christian School
(Christian)
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
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(605) 427-0109
297.6 miles
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Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School ![Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Photo]( "Rapid City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Photo")
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1636 Concourse Ct
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(605) 343-2785
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2785
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St. Pauls Lutheran School ![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
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835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Middle School
(Catholic)
424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
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St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
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Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
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(605) 407-8289
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
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Po Box 1001
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(307) 756-3461
Moorcroft, WY 82721
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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
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Middle School
(Catholic)
424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 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
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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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
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 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
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Valley View Elementary - 13
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2812
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2812
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
South Park Elementary - 16
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 Flormann St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1833
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1833
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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