For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 518 students in Hot Springs, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hot Springs, SD are Hot Springs Middle School - 06 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hot Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hot Springs, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Hot Springs, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hot Springs, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hot Springs, SD include Hot Springs Middle School - 06 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hot Springs?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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