Below Average
#48 of 56 private schools in SD
Children's House Montessori
Elementary School
3520 W MAIN ST, Rapid City, SD 57702
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
South Dakota private schools
#48 of 56
In Rapid City
#8 of 9
public schools
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Children's House Montessori
Elementary School in Rapid City · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Children's House Montessori
Children's House Montessori is a private elementary school in Rapid City, SD. Children's House Montessori serves approximately 34 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Children's House Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 56 private schools in SD.
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 34 students, Children's House Montessori 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.
Children's House Montessori 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 Children's House Montessori compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Rapid City, SD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Children's House Montessori (this school) | 4.7 |
| South Canyon Elementary - 15 | 4.8 |
| West Middle School - 37 | 5.1 |
| Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 | 3.6 |
| Pinedale Elementary - 11 | 7.6 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 | 6.6 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 | 3.2 |
| Horace Mann Elementary - 07 | 3.1 |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 | 7.2 |
| Corral Drive Elementary - 21 | 6.9 |
| South Park Elementary - 16 | 2.9 |
| Jefferson Building - 64 | 5.3 |
| General Beadle Elementary - 01 | 4.9 |
| South Middle School - 36 | 3.4 |
| North Middle School - 35 | 4.1 |
| Grandview Elementary - 06 | 5.5 |
| Wellfully - 65 | — |
| Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 | 2.9 |
| Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 | 3.0 |
| Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 | 5.4 |
| East Middle School - 30 | 4.7 |
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.
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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
3520 W MAIN ST, Rapid City, SD 57702
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Children's House Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pinedale Elementary - 11 (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Corral Drive Elementary - 21 (rated 6.9/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 (rated 6.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rapid City, see our Rapid City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| West Middle School - 37 Rapid City | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| South Canyon Elementary - 15 Rapid City | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 Rapid City | 0.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Stevens High School - 42 Rapid City | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 Rapid City | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Pinedale Elementary - 11 Rapid City | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| ST ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL Rapid City | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Lincoln Building - 44 Rapid City | 1.8 mi | — |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 Rapid City | 2.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Corral Drive Elementary - 21 Rapid City | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Rapid City Online High School - 92 Rapid City | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 Rapid City | 2.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Central High School - 41 Rapid City | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Horace Mann Elementary - 07 Rapid City | 2.6 mi | 3.1 |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rapid City | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Rapid City | 3.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ST THOMAS MORE MIDDLE SCHOOL Rapid City | 3.0 mi | 6.5 |
| South Park Elementary - 16 Rapid City | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Jefferson Building - 64 Rapid City | 3.1 mi | 5.3 |
| South Middle School - 36 Rapid City | 3.3 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood 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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| Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 Tabor, SD | 4.4 |
| MISSOURI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Yankton, SD | 5.2 |
| Oelrichs Elementary - 02 Oelrichs, SD | 5.2 |
| Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06 Faulkton, SD | 5.4 |
| Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 Flandreau, SD | 4.0 |
| SUNNY PLAINS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Iroquois, SD | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Children's House Montessori
What grades does Children's House Montessori serve?
Children's House Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Children's House Montessori?
Children's House Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's House Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's House Montessori is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Children's House Montessori rank in SD?
Children's House Montessori ranks #48 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Children's House Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Children's House Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Children's House Montessori a private school?
Yes, Children's House Montessori 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 Children's House Montessori a religious school?
No, Children's House Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pennington County
- Phone
- (605) 341-0824
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