Rapid City Catholic School System
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in South Dakota
Rapid City, SD
BOverall grade650 students12 students per teacher
Private schools in Rapid City, SD
10 private schools in Rapid City, SD, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. Elizabeth Seton School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
One of the most diverse private schools in South Dakota
Rapid City, SD
B-Overall grade285 students13 students per teacher
Calvary Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest Christian school in Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
BOverall grade186 students11 students per teacher
Zion Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Rapid City since at least 2011
Rapid City, SD
BOverall grade135 students15 students per teacher
Creekside Christian School
Religious school · Grades K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in South Dakota
Rapid City, SD
B+Overall grade128 students11 students per teacher
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 84% since 2011–12
Rapid City, SD
BOverall grade127 students13 students per teacher
Children's House Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Rapid City since at least 2011
Rapid City, SD
B+Overall grade45 students9 students per teacher
Children's Home Society of Sd/Owen School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–7
The only independent school in Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
AOverall grade26 students4 students per teacher
Rapid City Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
A-Overall grade18 students9 students per teacher
Black Hills Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades K–5
One of 2 Montessori schools in Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
B+Overall grade14 students14 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Rapid City, SD
How many private schools are in Rapid City, SD?
10 private schools in Rapid City, SD, with about 1,614 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Rapid City, SD?
The most common are Christian schools (4), Catholic schools (2), Montessori schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Rapid City, SD?
Yes: 1 private school in Rapid City, SD teaches through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Rapid City, SD offer pre-K?
5 private schools in Rapid City, SD offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Rapid City, SD have?
The average school has 11 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Rapid City, SD?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.