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Best 57702 South Dakota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,885 students in 57702, SD (there are , serving 839 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 57702, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 57702, SD are Pinedale Elementary - 11, Southwest Middle School - 38 and Corral Drive Elementary - 21. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57702 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57702, SD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best 57702, SD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinedale Elementary - 11
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4901 W Chicago St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1805
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School - 38
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4501 Park Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Corral Drive Elementary - 21
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3736 Corral Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6789
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3125 W Flormann St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1821
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Stevens High School - 42
(Math: 46% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4215 Raider Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School - 37
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 Soo San Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
South Canyon Elementary - 15
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
218 Nordbye Ln
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1801
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakota Language Immersion - 23
1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Gr: K | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 57702 South Dakota

57702, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kibben-kuster - 52 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3302 West St Cloud St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 57702, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57702, SD include Pinedale Elementary - 11, Southwest Middle School - 38 and Corral Drive Elementary - 21.
How many public schools are located in 57702?
9 public schools are located in 57702.
What percentage of students in 57702 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 57702 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57702?
57702 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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