Rapid City Catholic School System

Rapid City Catholic School System

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
300 Fairmont Blvd,  Rapid City, SD
4.0
2.7
809 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.63
Annual Tuition
$7,164
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
62
Part Time Teachers
29
College Prep
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
86.1%
Hispanic
6.2%
Native American
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Catholic Schools in South Dakota
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Dakota 14 Students
University of Wyoming 12 Students
Augustana University 12 Students
South Dakota State University 11 Students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 10 Students
Creighton University 9 Students
Colorado State University 8 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 7 Students
Black Hills State University 7 Students
Montana State University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Pre-Law Studies 5 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Chemistry 4 Students
Dental Hygiene 3 Students
Computer Software Engineering 3 Students
Chemical Engineering 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 33 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/23/2024
I have had an overall positive experience at Saint Thomas More High School. I believe that they do a good job of preparing students for college. Saint Thomas More gives students a good basis of knowledge of all subjects and teaches them the skills needed for college including how to study and manage time for homework and other activities.
4.0 Freshman
2/25/2020
There are so many things to love about St. Thomas More. One of my favorite things about the school is that we get to talk and share our faith. I love that we go to mass every week and that I am able to go to our chapel whenever I want.
5.0 Middle School Student
3/19/2019
I have learned so much from this school, and we have great teachers who really encourage us to be the best versions of ourselves. The teachers also get to know you very well and help you get your grade up, whether you stay in after or before school to get your homework done. It gives you so many opportunities for a college, and I am glad my parent put me into this school system.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 6 Reviews
3.0 parent
2/10/2025
This review is primarily for the PK-5th school, St Elizabeth Seton. We have attended many different Catholic schools around the country. While the classroom environment for most of the teachers seems wonderful, there are, unfortunately, some very glaring exceptions. There a handful of teachers that...
3.0 other
5/10/2024
There are several positive attributes to this school, but some glaring cons. Positive is that they offer children 2-3 recesses per day. These will be taken away if the child is behind in their work. This is referred to as “homework help”. They also allow students to have a snack in the morning which...
5.0 parent
3/20/2024
All five of my children graduated from RCCSS in the years spanning 2012-2021. I highly recommend RCCSS to any families looking to educate their child in all areas: Intellectual, Spiritual, Emotional and Physical. The whole health of the student is considered and nurtured. RCCSS is a Catholic School...
1.0 parent
6/29/2021
This school system is run like a business, and not one with children in mind. Teachers are allowed to behave inappropriately and parent concerns are dismissed. There is high turnover in staff, so many are inexperienced. Tuition is high enough, but they are constantly asking for more money- everythin...

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Rapid City Catholic School System is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 300 Fairmont Blvd in Rapid City, SD. Annual tuition is $7,164. The school has a total enrollment of 809 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Rapid City Catholic School System has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.63. The average ACT score is 27. The average home value in this area is $320,252. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Thomas More High School, Black Hills Lutheran, Jefferson Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rapid City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rapid City Catholic School System.

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