Top 5 Best Fall River County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 716 students in Fall River County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fall River County, SD are Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fall River County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fall River County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 47 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: K-8
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fall River County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fall River County, SD include Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fall River County, SD?
6 public elementary schools are located in Fall River County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County, SD?
Fall River County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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