For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 362 students in Hill City, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hill City, SD are Hill City Middle School - 04 and Hill City Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill City, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hill City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hill City, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Hill City Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hill City, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hill City, SD include Hill City Middle School - 04 and Hill City Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hill City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City?
Hill City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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