Top 10 Best Fall River County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,092 students in Fall River County, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fall River County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Fall River County, SD are Edgemont High School - 01, Oelrichs High School - 01 and Elk Mountain Elementary - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fall River County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Fall River County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Edgemont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oelrichs High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: #77.
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
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 47 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 Fall River County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Fall River County, SD include Edgemont High School - 01, Oelrichs High School - 01 and Elk Mountain Elementary - 01.
How many public schools are located in Fall River County, SD?
10 public schools are located in Fall River County, SD.
What percentage of students in Fall River County, SD go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fall River County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County, SD?
Fall River County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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