Best Rapid City Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,598 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 score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Rapid City have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Rapid City, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
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2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221

Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Canyon Lake Elementary - 04

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817

Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #33.

Robbinsdale Elementary - 14

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825

Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #44.

General Beadle Elementary - 01

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841

Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: n/an/a

Jefferson Building - 64

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21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813

Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: n/an/a

Lakota Language Immersion - 23

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1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817

Gr: K | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553

Gr: 9-10 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Alternative Education Center - 73 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Career Learning Center - 71 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

730 East Watertown
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718

Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Kibben-kuster - 52 (Closed 2014)

Special Education School

3302 West St Cloud St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813

Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Lincoln Building - 44 (Closed 2025)

Special Education School

851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813

Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rapid City High School - 45 (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Virtual School - 74 (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

21 St Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 6-12 | 1 student

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?

6 public preschools are located in Rapid City.

What is the racial composition of students in Rapid City?

Rapid City public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).