Calvary Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–5
Rapid City, SD
4601 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Rapid City
- Growing: enrollment up 104% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Rapid City since at least 2011
Calvary Christian School is a Baptist private school in Rapid City, South Dakota, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 186 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 104% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 161 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 186
- Teachers
- 17 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 94 girls, 92 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 161 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Christian elementary schools in South Dakota.
- Compared with 17 Christian elementary schools in South Dakota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
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?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- 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 Calvary Christian School
What grades does Calvary Christian School serve?
Calvary Christian School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Calvary Christian School?
About 186 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Calvary Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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