St. Elizabeth Seton School in Rapid City, SD serves 396 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 5th grade in a rural setting with a Catholic religious affiliation.
The school employs 24 teachers, maintaining a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1 for its co鈥揺ducational elementary program.
With 21% of the udent body representing students of color, the school offers a degree of diversity within its rural community.
Founded as a Catholic elementary school,. Elizabeth Seton provides education for early childhood through grade 5 in Rapid City.
Elizabeth Seton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for enrollment size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Elizabeth Seton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
396 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Elizabeth Seton School's ranking?
St. Elizabeth Seton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth Seton School?
The application deadline for St. Elizabeth Seton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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