St. Thomas More High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SD School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 376 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Thomas More High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Thomas More High School
5	48
8	47
9	72
10	65
11	74
12	70

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1960

Colors

White, Royal blue

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Student Body

Total Students

376 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Rapid City Catholic School System is comprised of three schools: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Three-year-old through Fifth Grade Elementary, St. Thomas More Sixth through Eighth Grade Middle School and St. Thomas More Ninth through Twelveth Grade High School. The entire system is accredited through NCEA.
We are a diverse and accessible community dedicated to assisting families in the formation of their children and serving as an education center for the community and diocese.
Anchored in the Catholic-school tradition and fired by the spirit of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Thomas More, we celebrate God's presence in the young, encouraging and empowering them to nourish and use their gifts to serve God through others.
We seek the development of individuals to their full potential in Christ through our spiritual formation, excellence-based academic curriculum and co-curricular programs and activities.

School Motto: Developing Personal and Academic Excellence in the Catholic Tradition

Rapid City Catholic School System is comprised of three schools: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Three-year-old throughFifthGrade Elementary, St. Thomas More Sixth through EighthGrade Middle School and St. Thomas More Ninth through Twelveth Grade High School. The entire system is accredited through NCEA. We are a diverse and accessible community dedicated to assisting families in the formation of their children and serving as an education center for the community and diocese.Anchored in the Catholic-school tradition and fired by the spirit of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Thomas More, we celebrate God's presence in the young, encouraging and empowering them to nourish and use their gifts to serve God through others.We seek the development of individuals to their full potential in Christ through our spiritual formation, excellence-based academic curriculum and co-curricular programs and activities.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mara Wilkening, performed with the 8-10 SSAA National Honor Choir at Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas, Texas, March 22 -

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St. Thomas More High School famous alumni include: Mara Wilkening, performed with the 8-10 SSAA National Honor Choir at Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas, Texas, March 22.

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St. Thomas More High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. Thomas More High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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).