Best Public Preschools in 57701 (Rapid City, SD) (2026)

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Best 57701 South Dakota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 800 students in 57701, SD.

The top-ranked public preschools in 57701, SD are Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 and General Beadle Elementary - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 57701 have an score of 14% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in 57701, SD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 57701, SD Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Robbinsdale Elementary - 14

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825

Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #22.

General Beadle Elementary - 01

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841

Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: n/an/a

Jefferson Building - 64

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21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813

Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 57701 South Dakota

57701, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553

Gr: 9-10 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Alternative Education Center - 73 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Career Learning Center - 71 (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

730 East Watertown
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718

Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Lincoln Building - 44 (Closed 2025)

Special Education School

851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813

Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rapid City High School - 45 (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Virtual School - 74 (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

21 St Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048

Gr: 6-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 57701, SD?

The top-ranked public preschools in 57701, SD include Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 and General Beadle Elementary - 01.

How many public preschools are located in 57701?

3 public preschools are located in 57701.

What is the racial composition of students in 57701?

57701 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).