For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,685 students in Dewey County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dewey County, SD are Timber Lake Elementary - 02, Timber Lake Middle School - 03 and E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dewey County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dewey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dewey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #44.
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Gr: 3-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Gr: K-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Gr: K-2 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
15618 1st Ave
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Gr: K-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Dewey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
S Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702
Gr: 3-4 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Gr: K-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Northwest Area Ed Cooperative - 01 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
503 N Main
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2206
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2206
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dewey County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dewey County, SD include Timber Lake Elementary - 02, Timber Lake Middle School - 03 and E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dewey County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Dewey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dewey County?
Dewey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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