For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 376 students in Hyde County, SD.
Hyde County, SD public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hyde County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
101 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: n/an/a
103 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-6360
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-6360
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public elementary schools are located in Hyde County, SD?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hyde County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyde County?
Hyde County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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