For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in 57747, SD (there are , serving 27 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 57747, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 57747, SD are Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Hot Springs High School - 01 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57747 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57747, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57747, SD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
57747, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57747, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57747, SD include Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Hot Springs High School - 01 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in 57747?
3 public schools are located in 57747.
What percentage of students in 57747 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 57747 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57747?
57747 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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