For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 305 students in Black Hawk, SD.
The top-ranked public school in Black Hawk, SD is Black Hawk Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black Hawk, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Black Hawk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Black Hawk, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Black Hawk, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Black Hawk, SD include Black Hawk Elementary - 03.
How many public schools are located in Black Hawk?
1 public schools are located in Black Hawk.
What is the racial composition of students in Black Hawk?
Black Hawk public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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