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Best 57701 South Dakota Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 880 students in 57701, SD (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,760 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 57701, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in 57701, SD is St. Thomas More High School.
100% of private schools in 57701, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 57701 South Dakota Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Thomas More High School
St. Thomas More High School
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Catholic
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
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St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
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St. Thomas More Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students
Catholic
424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
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Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
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57701, South Dakota Private Schools (Closed)

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Black Hills Lutheran Schools
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
910 Wood Ave
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 721-0760
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 57701, SD?
The top ranked private schools in 57701, SD is St. Thomas More High School.
How many private schools are located in 57701?
4 private schools are located in 57701.
What percentage of students in 57701 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 57701 are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 57701?
100% of private schools in 57701 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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