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Best Schools in 57701, SD
57701, SD has 31 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 14,942 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 57701 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57701, SD
The top high schools in 57701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stevens High School - 42
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
2. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
3. Douglas High School - 03
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Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
4. Central High School - 41
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
5. Rapid City Online High School - 92
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
6. Lincoln Building - 44
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 12 • 32 Students
7. Rapid City High School - 45
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57701, SD
The top middle schools in 57701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Middle School - 38
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
2. West Middle School - 37
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
3. East Middle School - 30
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
4. Douglas Middle School - 01
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Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
5. South Middle School - 36
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
6. North Middle School - 35
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57701, SD
The top elementary schools in 57701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
2. Patriot Elementary -06
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Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 890 Students
3. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
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Douglas School District 51-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 441 Students
4. Grandview Elementary - 06
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
5. Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
6. Black Hawk Elementary - 03
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
7. Valley View Elementary - 13
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
8. South Park Elementary - 16
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
9. Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
10. Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57701, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57701, SD has a total population of 45,807 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57701, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 57701, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57701, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57701, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 57701, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57701, SD
How many schools are in 57701, SD?
57701, SD has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 14,942 students in total.
How do schools in 57701 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 57701 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 57701 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57701?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations