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Best Schools in 57702, SD
57702, SD has 30 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,686 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 57702 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57702, SD
The top high schools in 57702, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City High School - 01
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Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Custer High School - 01
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Stevens High School - 42
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
4. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
5. Central High School - 41
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57702, SD
The top middle schools in 57702, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Jr. High - 05
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Southwest Middle School - 38
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
3. Hill City Middle School - 04
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Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
4. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
5. West Middle School - 37
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
6. East Middle School - 30
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
7. South Middle School - 36
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
8. 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 57702, SD
The top elementary schools in 57702, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Corral Drive Elementary - 21
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students
4. Pinedale Elementary - 11
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
5. Meadowbrook Elementary - 10
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
6. Hill City Elementary - 02
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Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
7. Hermosa Elementary - 04
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
8. Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
9. South Canyon Elementary - 15
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
10. Black Hawk Elementary - 03
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57702, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57702, SD has a total population of 33,702 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57702, 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 57702, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57702, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57702, 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 57702, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57702, SD
How many schools are in 57702, SD?
57702, SD has 30 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,686 students in total.
How do schools in 57702 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 57702 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 57702 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57702?
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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