For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 175 students in Hermosa, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hermosa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hermosa, SD (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hermosa, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hermosa, SD include Hermosa Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hermosa?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hermosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Hermosa?
Hermosa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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