For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,704 students in 57703, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57703, SD are Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, Valley View Elementary - 13 and East Middle School - 30. 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 38% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57703, SD Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary - 13
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2812
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2812
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
East Middle School - 30
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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, Valley View Elementary - 13 and East Middle School - 30.
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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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