For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,000 students in Fall River County, SD (there are , serving 26 private students). 97% 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, Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 and Hot Springs Middle School - 06. 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 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Fall River County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgemont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(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
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 44 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Oelrichs High School - 01
(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
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Fall River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 schools in Fall River County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Fall River County, SD include Edgemont High School - 01, Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 and Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
How many public schools are located in Fall River County?
10 public schools are located in Fall River County.
What percentage of students in Fall River County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fall River County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County?
Fall River County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Fall River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fall River County include: Edgemont High School - 01 vs. Hot Springs High School - 01, Hot Springs High School - 01 vs. Edgemont High School - 01
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