St. Thomas More Middle School (2026 Profile)

St. Thomas More Middle School

424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701

St. Thomas More Middle School in Rapid City, SD, serves 164 co鈥揺d udents in grades 6 through 8 within a city community setting.

Founded in 1991, this Catholic middle school maintains a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 with 15 total teachers.

The school has a high diversity rate, with 93.9% of udents representing various racial and ethnic backgrounds, ranking it among the top 20% in South Dakota for diversity.

As a city鈥揵ased Catholic middle school, it operates alongside several nearby private schools offering comparable grade spans and enrollment sizes.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 164 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Thomas More Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Year Founded

1991

Colors

White, Royal blue

Student Body

Total Students

164 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

St. Thomas More Middle School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for St. Thomas More Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 164 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 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).