Best Hot Springs Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Hot Springs, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 96% 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).