For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 195 students in Frederick, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Frederick, SD are Frederick High School - 01, Frederick Area Middle School - 03 and Frederick Area Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Frederick have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Frederick, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Area Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Frederick Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Frederick, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Frederick, SD include Frederick High School - 01, Frederick Area Middle School - 03 and Frederick Area Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Frederick?
3 public schools are located in Frederick.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick?
Frederick public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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