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St. Thomas More Middle School

424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
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Tel: (605) 348-1477
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St. Thomas More Middle School in Rapid City, SD, serves 164 co–ed udents in grades 6 through 8 within a city community setting.
Founded in 1991, this Catholic middle school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 15 total teachers.
The school has a high diversity rate, with 93.9% of udents representing various racial and ethnic backgrounds, ranking it among the top 20% in South Dakota for diversity.
As a city–based Catholic middle school, it operates alongside several nearby private schools offering comparable grade spans and enrollment sizes.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Year Founded
1991
Colors
White, Royal blue

Student Body

Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 164 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).
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