St. Elizabeth Seton School

St. Elizabeth Seton School in Rapid City, SD serves 396 udents from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a rural setting with a Catholic religious affiliation.
The school employs 24 teachers, maintaining a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 for its co–educational elementary program.
With 21% of the udent body representing students of color, the school offers a degree of diversity within its rural community.
Founded as a Catholic elementary school,. Elizabeth Seton provides education for early childhood through grade 5 in Rapid City.
Elizabeth Seton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for enrollment size.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked SD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Elizabeth Seton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
396 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Elizabeth Seton School's ranking?
St. Elizabeth Seton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth Seton School?
The application deadline for St. Elizabeth Seton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked SD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 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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