For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Hot Springs, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Hot Springs, SD are Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Hot Springs High School - 01 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hot Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hot Springs, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Hot Springs, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hot Springs, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Hot Springs, SD include Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Hot Springs High School - 01 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Hot Springs?
3 public schools are located in Hot Springs.
What percentage of students in Hot Springs go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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