Below Average
#50 of 56 private schools in SD
St Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary School · Rapid City, SD
A private elementary school in Rapid City, SD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
835 E FAIRMONT BLVD, Rapid City, SD 57701
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Pauls Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,515/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,733
Median home value
$229,900
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Robbinsdale Elementary - 14Enrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| South Park Elementary - 16Enrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Pauls Lutheran School is listed in Rapid City, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Pauls Lutheran School
St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Rapid City, SD, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Pauls Lutheran School
What grades does St Pauls Lutheran School serve?
St Pauls Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Pauls Lutheran School?
St Pauls Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Pauls Lutheran School rank in SD?
St Pauls Lutheran School ranks #50 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is St Pauls Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Pauls Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Pauls Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Pauls Lutheran School a religious school?
St Pauls Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pennington County
- Phone
- (605) 341-5385
- Area population (ZIP 57701)
- 45,221
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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