For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,044 students in 57701, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 57701, SD are Rapid City Online Middle School - 93, South Middle School - 36 and North Middle School - 35. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 57701 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57701, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57701, SD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rapid City Online Middle School - 93
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4067
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4067
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
57701, South Dakota ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
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
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
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rapid City High School - 45 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
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
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 57701, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 57701, SD include Rapid City Online Middle School - 93, South Middle School - 36 and North Middle School - 35.
How many public middle schools are located in 57701?
5 public middle schools are located in 57701.
What is the racial composition of students in 57701?
57701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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