Total enrollment
12,008
-414 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Rapid City
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
24
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
77,946
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
12,305
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
26
public K-12
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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,008 students, shrank 3% from the 12,422 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count fell from 25 to 24 across the same 4-year window.
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.