Black Hills Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades K–5
Rapid City, SD
305 N 39th St, Rapid City, SD 57702
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- One of 2 Montessori schools in Rapid City
In Rapid City, South Dakota, Black Hills Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. About 14 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 14
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Black Hills Montessori School
What grades does Black Hills Montessori School serve?
Black Hills Montessori School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Black Hills Montessori School?
About 14 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Black Hills Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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