Best Deadwood Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 244 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 score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Deadwood, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Bottom 50%

716 Main St
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-3884

Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).