Below Average
#50 of 56 private schools in SD
St Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary School
835 E FAIRMONT BLVD, Rapid City, SD 57701
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
South Dakota private schools
#50 of 56
In Rapid City
#9 of 9
public schools
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St Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary School in Rapid City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Pauls Lutheran School
St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Rapid City, SD. St Pauls Lutheran School serves approximately 120 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 56 private schools in SD.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 120 students, St Pauls Lutheran School 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.
St Pauls Lutheran School 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 St Pauls Lutheran School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Rapid City, SD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran School (this school) | 4.5 |
| Grandview Elementary - 06 | 5.5 |
| Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 | 2.9 |
| South Middle School - 36 | 3.4 |
| South Park Elementary - 16 | 2.9 |
| Jefferson Building - 64 | 5.3 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 | 3.2 |
| Wellfully - 65 | — |
| General Beadle Elementary - 01 | 4.9 |
| Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 | 5.4 |
| North Middle School - 35 | 4.1 |
| Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 | 3.0 |
| Horace Mann Elementary - 07 | 3.1 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 | 6.6 |
| Valley View Elementary - 13 | 4.3 |
| East Middle School - 30 | 4.7 |
| Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 | 3.6 |
| Corral Drive Elementary - 21 | 6.9 |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 | 7.2 |
| West Middle School - 37 | 5.1 |
| South Canyon Elementary - 15 | 4.8 |
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
835 E FAIRMONT BLVD, Rapid City, SD 57701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Pauls Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CREEKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rapid City, see our Rapid City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,733
Median Home Value
$229,900
Median Rent
$892/mo
Population
45,221
College Educated
28.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Median Age
37.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Colome Elementary - 02 Colome, SD | 4.5 |
| Henry Elementary - 02 Henry, SD | 4.5 |
| Armour Elementary - 02 Armour, SD | 4.4 |
| Newell Elementary - 02 Newell, SD | 4.6 |
| Wilmot Elementary - 02 Wilmot, SD | 4.6 |
| Estelline Elementary - 02 Estelline, SD | 4.7 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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