For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,224 students in Lennox, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Lennox, SD are Lennox Elementary - 02, Lennox Intermediate - 09 and Lennox High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lennox, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lennox have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Lennox, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lennox Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: PK-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lennox Intermediate - 09
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
208 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 5-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lennox High School - 01
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lennox Jr. High - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 7-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Worthing Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Cedar St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Gr: PK-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lennox, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2593
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2593
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lennox, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Lennox, SD include Lennox Elementary - 02, Lennox Intermediate - 09 and Lennox High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Lennox?
5 public schools are located in Lennox.
What is the racial composition of students in Lennox?
Lennox public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Lennox are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lennox include: Worthing Elementary - 05 vs. Lennox Elementary - 02, Lennox Elementary - 02 vs. Worthing Elementary - 05
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