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Pennington County Public Schools

Pennington County, South Dakota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

41

public schools

Total Enrollment

16,190

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Pennington County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Pennington County has 5 district entries. Rapid City Area School District 51-4 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 27 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Rapid City has the most listed schools, with 26 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 20 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

41

in Pennington County

Reported Enrollment

16,190

41 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary20
Middle9
High9
Other3

5 School Districts in Pennington County

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

27 schools
12,743 students

Douglas School District 51-1

5 schools
2,750 students

Hill City School District 51-2

3 schools
493 students

New Underwood School District 51-3

3 schools
291 students

Wall School District 51-5

4 schools
283 students

41 Public Schools in Pennington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 41 matching schools

Central High School - 41

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,768 students

Stevens High School - 42

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57702 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,686 students

Patriot Elementary -06

Douglas School District 51-1

Box Elder, 57719 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–3Primary890 students

Douglas High School - 03

Douglas School District 51-1

Box Elder, 57719 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High749 students

Douglas Middle School - 01

Douglas School District 51-1

Box Elder, 57719 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle670 students

Southwest Middle School - 38

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57702 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle660 students

West Middle School - 37

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57702 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle612 students

East Middle School - 30

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57703 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle600 students

Valley View Elementary - 13

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57703 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary581 students

South Middle School - 36

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57701 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle553 students

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57703 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary514 students

North Middle School - 35

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57701 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle513 students

Meadowbrook Elementary - 10

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57702 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary464 students

Corral Drive Elementary - 21

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57702 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary461 students

General Beadle Elementary - 01

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57701 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary444 students

Vandenberg Elementary - 02

Douglas School District 51-1

Box Elder, 57719 / Town: Fringe

Listed only4–5Primary441 students

Grandview Elementary - 06

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary406 students

Pinedale Elementary - 11

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57702 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary365 students

Robbinsdale Elementary - 14

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57701 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary359 students

Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Rapid City, 57701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary357 students

Pennington County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Pennington County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Pennington County public school directory?

The directory lists 41 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Pennington County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Pennington County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Pennington County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Pennington County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Pennington County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Pennington County Education OverviewCounty school score: 15/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.