Best 57701 South Dakota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,141 students in 57701, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57701, SD are South Middle School - 36 and North Middle School - 35. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57701 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57701, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best 57701, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57701, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57701, SD include South Middle School - 36 and North Middle School - 35.
How many public middle schools are located in 57701?
4 public middle schools are located in 57701.
What is the racial composition of students in 57701?
57701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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