For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,656 students in Meade County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, SD are Sturgis Elementary - 03, Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 and Maurine Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meade County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Meade County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Elementary - 03
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1121 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Grades: K-4
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16159 2nd St
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-5295
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-5295
Grades: K-4
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Maurine Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17291 Us Hwy 212
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Faith Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-6
| 55 students
Rank: #55.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Rank: #77.
Stagebarn Middle School - 10
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Sturgis Rd
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7108 Seeaire St
Black Hawk, SD 57718
(605) 787-6701
Black Hawk, SD 57718
(605) 787-6701
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Meade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14758 Alkali Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Alternative Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 218
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Sturgis Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1230 Douglas St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5
| 123 students
17000 Sd Hwy 34
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, SD include Sturgis Elementary - 03, Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 and Maurine Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Meade County, SD?
9 public elementary schools are located in Meade County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County, SD?
Meade County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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