For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 139 students in Lead, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Lead, SD is Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lead, SD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lead have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Lead, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
234 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lead, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lead, SD include Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lead?
1 public elementary schools are located in Lead.
What is the racial composition of students in Lead?
Lead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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