Schools in Rapid City, South Dakota (2025)
20 schools · 11,807 students · 20 public · median Enrollment 478.
Rapid City, in South Dakota, has 20 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,807 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high; by sector 20 public.
The median Enrollment across Rapid City's schools is 478, above the South Dakota median of 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
20 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Pinedale Elementary - 11 (81.0, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Southwest Middle School - 38 (80.8, top 10% of middle schools nationally), and Corral Drive Elementary - 21 (78.4, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Central High School - 41 (1,998 students), Stevens High School - 42 (1,771 students), South Middle School - 36 (618 students).
Ranked schools in Rapid City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Dakota.
- 181Pinedale Elementary - 11Rapid City · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 281Southwest Middle School - 38Rapid City · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 614 students
- 378Corral Drive Elementary - 21Rapid City · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 477Stevens High School - 42Rapid City · Public High61% Math proficiency · 1,771 students
- 573Meadowbrook Elementary - 10Rapid City · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 667South Canyon Elementary - 15Rapid City · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 274 students
- 766West Middle School - 37Rapid City · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 591 students
- 854Grandview Elementary - 06Rapid City · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 952Central High School - 41Rapid City · Public High40% Math proficiency · 1,998 students
- 1050Rapid Valley Elementary - 12Rapid City · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 486 students
- 1148Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17Rapid City · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 1246Valley View Elementary - 13Rapid City · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 605 students
- 1345East Middle School - 30Rapid City · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 613 students
- 1432South Middle School - 36Rapid City · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 618 students
- 1530South Park Elementary - 16Rapid City · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 1626Robbinsdale Elementary - 14Rapid City · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 1719North Middle School - 35Rapid City · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 1818Horace Mann Elementary - 07Rapid City · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 274 students
- 1917Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08Rapid City · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 368 students
- 2012General Beadle Elementary - 01Rapid City · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 483 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinedale Elementary - 11 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 2 | Southwest Middle School - 38 Rapid City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.8 Top 10% | 63% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 3 | Corral Drive Elementary - 21 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78.4 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 4 | Stevens High School - 42 Rapid City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.2 Top 10% | 61% Math proficiency | 1,771 |
| 5 | Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.2 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 6 | South Canyon Elementary - 15 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.4 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 274 |
| 7 | West Middle School - 37 Rapid City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 591 |
| 8 | Grandview Elementary - 06 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 9 | Central High School - 41 Rapid City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.4 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,998 |
| 10 | Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.5 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 486 |
| 11 | Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 48.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 12 | Valley View Elementary - 13 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 45.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 13 | East Middle School - 30 Rapid City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 14 | South Middle School - 36 Rapid City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 618 |
| 15 | South Park Elementary - 16 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 16 | Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 17 | North Middle School - 35 Rapid City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 18 | Horace Mann Elementary - 07 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 274 |
| 19 | Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.3 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 20 | General Beadle Elementary - 01 Rapid City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 483 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Rapid City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rapid City?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 is the highest-ranked school in Rapid City with a Success Index (US) of 81.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Rapid City?
Rapid City has 20 schools (13 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high) educating 11,807 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Rapid City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Rapid City is 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.