26 schools in Rapid City

South Dakota · Public K-12

Parents in Rapid City have 26 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 12,305 students (15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Rapid City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

12,008

-1,358 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04	Elementary	PK-05	297
Central High School - 41	High	09-12	1,998
Corral Drive Elementary - 21	Elementary	KG-05	439
East Middle School - 30	Middle	06-08	613
General Beadle Elementary - 01	Elementary	PK-05	483
Grandview Elementary - 06	Elementary	KG-05	431
Horace Mann Elementary - 07	Elementary	KG-05	274
Jefferson Building - 64	Combined	PK-12	98
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08	Elementary	KG-05	368
Lincoln Building - 44	High	12-12	23
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10	Elementary	KG-05	478
North Middle School - 35	Middle	06-08	418
Pinedale Elementary - 11	Elementary	KG-05	377
Rapid City High School - 45	Elementary	M-M	·
Rapid City Online High School - 92	High	09-12	73
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12	Elementary	PK-05	486
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14	Elementary	PK-05	328
South Canyon Elementary - 15	Elementary	KG-05	274
South Middle School - 36	Middle	06-08	618
South Park Elementary - 16	Elementary	KG-05	313
Southwest Middle School - 38	Middle	06-08	614
Stevens High School - 42	High	09-12	1,771
Valley View Elementary - 13	Elementary	KG-05	605
Wellfully - 65	Combined	01-12	7
West Middle School - 37	Middle	06-08	591
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17	Elementary	KG-05	328

About Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota is home to 26 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 12,305 students. By school count, it is a high-population city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 15 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, and 2 other.

Average school size in Rapid City is around 473 students, 127% above the South Dakota average of about 208.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,008 students, shrank 10% from the 13,366 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Rapid City discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Rapid City, South Dakota?

There are 26 public K-12 schools in Rapid City, with a combined enrollment of about 12,305.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Rapid City?

Rapid City has 15 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Rapid City?

Central High School - 41 is the largest public school in Rapid City by enrollment, with approximately 1,998 students.

What school districts serve Rapid City?

Rapid City public schools are operated by Rapid City Area School District 51-4.

What grade levels do public schools in Rapid City cover?

Public schools in Rapid City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.