For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 229 students in Hermosa, SD.
The top-ranked public school in Hermosa, SD is Hermosa Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hermosa, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hermosa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hermosa, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermosa Elementary - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 4th St
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Gr: K-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
11 4th St
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hermosa, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Hermosa, SD include Hermosa Elementary - 04.
How many public schools are located in Hermosa?
2 public schools are located in Hermosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Hermosa?
Hermosa public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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