For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 487 students in 57703, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in 57703, SD is Rapid Valley Elementary - 12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 57703 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in 57703, SD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 57703, SD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 57703, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in 57703, SD include Rapid Valley Elementary - 12.
How many public preschools are located in 57703?
1 public preschools are located in 57703.
What is the racial composition of students in 57703?
57703 public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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