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 (2025-26)
- 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
School Overview
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More Middle School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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