Rapid City Christian School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SD School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 333 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,200
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Rapid City Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rapid City Christian School
6	48
7	49
8	35
9	77
10	51
11	40
12	33

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1981

School Calendar

School Motto

Our mission is to equip children of Christian families with a sound liberal arts education framed within a biblical understanding of God and His creation, and to help nurture them in an active commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Student Body

Total Students

333 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Chapel dress on chapel days

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,200

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Tuition Notes

$7500 is the cost for grades 9-12 $6000 for 8th grade and $5000 for 6th and 7th grades

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Roy Roberts

Admissions Associate

Shelli Grinager

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

National Honor SocietyStudent Council

Club or Organization:

Knowledge BowlOne Act Play

Oral InterpretationScience Bowl Team

Arts and Music Programs:

ALL-STATE CHORUS & ORCHESTRA

School Notes

Established in 1981, Rapid City Christian School is an independent, co-educational day school enrolling qualified students in grades six through twelve.
We exist for one purpose: to provide truly Christian schooling-strong liberal arts education integrated with a non-denominational, evangelical perspective, along with the daily cultivation of Christian discipleship.

Our mission is to equip children of Christian families with a sound liberal arts education framed within a biblical understanding of God and His creation, and to help nurture them in an active commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Rapid City Christian School cost?

Rapid City Christian School's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.

What schools are Rapid City Christian School often compared to?

Rapid City Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Thomas More High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Rapid City Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Rapid City Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does Rapid City Christian School offer?

Rapid City Christian School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Rapid City Christian School's ranking?

Rapid City Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Rapid City Christian School?

The application deadline for Rapid City Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,475 for elementary schools and $8,044 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).