Top 3 Best Hot Springs Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 781 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 Elementary - 02 and Hot Springs High School - 01. 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 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hot Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Hot Springs, SD (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs High School - 01
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hot Springs, South Dakota

Hot Springs, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1609 University Ave
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 Elementary - 02 and Hot Springs High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Hot Springs, SD?
3 public schools are located in Hot Springs, SD.
What percentage of students in Hot Springs, SD go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs, SD?
Hot Springs, SD public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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