For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,760 students in 57701, SD (there are 4 private schools, serving 856 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 57701, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 57701, SD are Central High School - 41, Grandview Elementary - 06 and Rapid City Online High School - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57701 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57701, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best 57701, SD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School - 41
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 Mt Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4023
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4023
Gr: 9-12 | 1,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Grandview Elementary - 06
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Grandview Dr
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1829
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1829
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Rapid City Online High School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
827 Franklin St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1837
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1837
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
South Park Elementary - 16
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 Flormann St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1833
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1833
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Horace Mann Elementary - 07
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
902 Anamosa St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1847
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1847
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Downing St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Building - 44
Special Education School
851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: 12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57701, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57701, SD include Central High School - 41, Grandview Elementary - 06 and Rapid City Online High School - 92.
How many public schools are located in 57701?
14 public schools are located in 57701.
What percentage of students in 57701 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 57701 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57701?
57701 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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