Excellent
#3 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 4% of private schools
Black Hills Children's Home
Elementary School
24100 S ROCKERVILLE RD, Rapid City, SD 57702
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
South Dakota private schools
#3 of 56
In Rapid City
#1 of 9
public schools
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Black Hills Children's Home
Elementary School in Rapid City · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Black Hills Children's Home
Black Hills Children's Home is a private elementary school in Rapid City, SD. Black Hills Children's Home serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Black Hills Children's Home has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 56 private schools in SD.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 36 students, Black Hills Children's Home is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Black Hills Children's Home sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Black Hills Children's Home is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Black Hills Children's Home compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Rapid City, SD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Black Hills Children's Home (this school) | 8.2 |
| Corral Drive Elementary - 21 | 6.9 |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 | 7.2 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 | 6.6 |
| Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 | 3.6 |
| West Middle School - 37 | 5.1 |
| Pinedale Elementary - 11 | 7.6 |
| Grandview Elementary - 06 | 5.5 |
| South Canyon Elementary - 15 | 4.8 |
| South Park Elementary - 16 | 2.9 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 | 3.2 |
| South Middle School - 36 | 3.4 |
| Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 | 2.9 |
| Jefferson Building - 64 | 5.3 |
| Wellfully - 65 | — |
| Horace Mann Elementary - 07 | 3.1 |
| General Beadle Elementary - 01 | 4.9 |
| North Middle School - 35 | 4.1 |
| Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 | 5.4 |
| Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 | 3.0 |
| Valley View Elementary - 13 | 4.3 |
Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Rapid City
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SD
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
24100 S ROCKERVILLE RD, Rapid City, SD 57702
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Black Hills Children's Home may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pinedale Elementary - 11 (rated 7.6/10, 12.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Corral Drive Elementary - 21 (rated 6.9/10, 10.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Hill City Elementary - 02 (rated 6.8/10, 9.9 miles away, in nearby Hill City), a more accessible option. For more schools in Rapid City, see our Rapid City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57702 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,700
Median Home Value
$341,400
Median Rent
$1,209/mo
Population
35,771
College Educated
48%
Homeownership
72.6%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
47.7
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| SAPA UN CATHOLIC ACADEMY ELEMENTARY Saint Francis, SD | 8.1 |
| Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 Faulkton, SD | 8.5 |
| Bowdle Elementary - 02 Bowdle, SD | 8.6 |
| Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 Freeman, SD | 8.7 |
| Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 Ipswich, SD | 7.6 |
| Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 Platte, SD | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Black Hills Children's Home
What grades does Black Hills Children's Home serve?
Black Hills Children's Home serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Black Hills Children's Home?
Black Hills Children's Home has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hills Children's Home?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hills Children's Home is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Black Hills Children's Home rank in SD?
Black Hills Children's Home ranks #3 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Black Hills Children's Home's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Hills Children's Home has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Black Hills Children's Home a private school?
Yes, Black Hills Children's Home is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Black Hills Children's Home a religious school?
No, Black Hills Children's Home is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 81% M / 19% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 239 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pennington County
- Phone
- (605) 343-5422
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