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Best Lead Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 139 students in Lead, SD.

The top-ranked public elementary school in Lead, SD is Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lead, SD public elementary school have an score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lead have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Lead, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Bottom 50%

234 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898

Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lead, SD?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lead, SD include Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02.

How many public elementary schools are located in Lead?

1 public elementary schools are located in Lead.

What is the racial composition of students in Lead?

Lead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).