Pinedale Elementary - 11

Pinedale Elementary - 11 serves 363 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Rapid City, maintaining a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 with 22 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned recognition as one of South Dakota's stronger elementary institutions, ranking #112 out of 586 schools statewide and placing in the 81st percentile with a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school demonstrates impressive academic performance, with 67% of students achieving proficiency or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics across all grade levels.

This consistent achievement in core subjects reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence and has contributed to its strong 8.9 out of 10 academic score. Pinedale Elementary draws from an established neighborhood where families value education, as evidenced by the 47% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding community in ZIP code 57702 shows stability and prosperity, with a median household income of $81,537 and median home values around $320,300.

The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 5.1%, creating a supportive environment for student learning. The school operates within Rapid City's small city setting, providing students with both community feel and access to broader educational and cultural resources that enhance their elementary school experience.