For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 700 students in Fall River County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fall River County, SD are Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, 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.
Fall River County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fall River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Fall River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 17%
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Gr: 9-12
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fall River County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fall River County, SD include Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fall River County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Fall River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County?
Fall River County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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