Top 10 Best 57783 South Dakota Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,433 students in 57783, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 301 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 57783, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 57783, SD are Spearfish High School - 01, Creekside Elementary - 07 and Black Hills Education Connections - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57783 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57783, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best 57783, SD Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spearfish High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Grades: 9-12
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary - 07
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2325 N Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1210
Grades: 3-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Black Hills Education Connections - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-8286
Grades: 10-12
| 31 students
Rank: #44.
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Grades: 4-8
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
Spearfish Middle School - 05
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills - 08
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Hudson
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209
Grades: K
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary - 03
920 W King St
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1205
Grades: 1-2
| 348 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 57783 South Dakota

57783, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 57783, SD?
How many public schools are located in 57783?
10 public schools are located in 57783.
What percentage of students in 57783 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 57783 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57783?
57783 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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