For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 243 students in Deadwood, SD.
The top-ranked public school in Deadwood, SD is Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deadwood, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Deadwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Deadwood, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
716 Main St
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-3884
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-3884
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deadwood, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Deadwood, SD include Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03.
How many public schools are located in Deadwood?
1 public schools are located in Deadwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Deadwood?
Deadwood public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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