For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 284 students in Fort Pierre, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Pierre, SD are Stanley County Elementary - 08, Cheyenne Elementary - 06 and Stanley County Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Pierre, 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 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Pierre have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Fort Pierre, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley County Elementary - 08
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 E 2nd Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24882 196th St
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Stanley County Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Fort Pierre, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25431 Us Hwy 14/34
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
18442 Mission Ridge Road
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Pierre, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Pierre, SD include Stanley County Elementary - 08, Cheyenne Elementary - 06 and Stanley County Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Pierre?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fort Pierre.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Pierre?
Fort Pierre public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).