For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,724 students in Rapid City, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Rapid City, SD are Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 and Robbinsdale Elementary - 14. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rapid City, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rapid City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rapid City, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: #55.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Grades: K
| 14 students
Rapid City, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Grades: 9-10
| 59 students
Alternative Education Center - 73 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Career Learning Center - 71 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
730 East Watertown
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Kibben-kuster - 52 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3302 West St Cloud St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Virtual School - 74 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
21 St Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rapid City, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Rapid City, SD include Rapid Valley Elementary - 12, Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 and Robbinsdale Elementary - 14.
How many public preschools are located in Rapid City, SD?
6 public preschools are located in Rapid City, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Rapid City, SD?
Rapid City, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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