For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 504 students in 57701, SD.
100% of private elementary schools in 57701, SD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
草榴社区 Elementary Schools in 57701, SD (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Pauls Lutheran School ![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Middle School
(Catholic)
424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4550 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-5749
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
57701, South Dakota 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Hills Lutheran Schools (Closed 2019)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
910 Wood Ave
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 721-0760
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 721-0760
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in 57701, SD?
3 private elementary schools are located in 57701, SD.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 57701?
100% of private elementary schools in 57701 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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