For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,682 students in 57703, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57703, SD are Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, East Middle School - 30 and Valley View Elementary - 13. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57703 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57703, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57703, SD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Middle School - 30
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Valley View Elementary - 13
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2812
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2812
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57703, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57703, SD include Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, East Middle School - 30 and Valley View Elementary - 13.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57703?
3 public elementary schools are located in 57703.
What is the racial composition of students in 57703?
57703 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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