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Calvary Christian School

4601 South Highway 16 Rapid City, SD 57709

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Calvary Christian School was founded in 1984 as a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church here in Rapid City, South Dakota.
  • Our objective is the promotion and perfection of God's image in our students resulting in their godliness of character and action.
  • Stated another way, it is developing the character of Christ likeness.
  • The Bible is the center of our Christian School curriculum.
  • It teachers that Christian education includes the knowledge of God and use of that knowledge in His service.
  • Students are taught to know God and imitate Him.
  • Christian education, therefore, is distinctive and founded on Scripture.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth | Character | Excellence

Student Body

Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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What schools are Calvary Christian School often compared to?
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When is the application deadline for Calvary Christian School?
The application deadline for Calvary 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 $5,352 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 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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