For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 107 students in Edgemont, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Edgemont, SD are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edgemont have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Edgemont, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Edgemont, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Edgemont, SD include Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 and Edgemont Elementary - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edgemont?
2 public elementary schools are located in Edgemont.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgemont?
Edgemont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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