For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,792 students in Tea, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tea, SD are Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 and Tea Area Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tea, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tea have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Tea, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 W Charish St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E 7th St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 S Lancaster Dr
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Tea, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
515 W Brian
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tea, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tea, SD include Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 and Tea Area Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tea?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tea.
What is the racial composition of students in Tea?
Tea public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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