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GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Rapid City's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Rapid City Public Schools

 
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Pinedale Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Corral Drive Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Southwest Middle SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Grandview Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Meadowbrook Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Rapid City?

Rapid CitySouth DakotaU.S.
Median household income $41,875 $43,340 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)85% 82% 100%
Unemployment 2% 3% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)523
Days per year with some sun: 226
Days per year with some precipitation: 85		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 61,941

Recent Parent Reviews

Central High School

4 out of 5 stars
2 days ago

I loved this school i had to move away from it though due to my mother. i would reccome...

Southwest Middle School

17 days ago

I totally disagree! My daughter is flourishing in this wonderful environment. I have ...

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars
27 days ago

I have had an opportunity to volunteer at Wilson and find the atmosphere to be very con...

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