For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 149 students in Edgemont, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Edgemont, SD are Edgemont High School - 01, Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 and Edgemont Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgemont, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Edgemont have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Edgemont, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgemont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Edgemont, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edgemont, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Edgemont, SD include Edgemont High School - 01, Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 and Edgemont Elementary - 03.
How many public schools are located in Edgemont?
4 public schools are located in Edgemont.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgemont?
Edgemont public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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