For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,433 students in 57783, SD (there are , serving 301 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 57783, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 57783, SD are Creekside Elementary - 07, Spearfish High School - 01 and Black Hills Education Connections - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 57783 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57783, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57783, SD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Elementary - 07
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2325 N Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1210
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1210
Gr: 3-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Spearfish High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Black Hills Education Connections - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-8286
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-8286
Gr: 10-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Spearfish Middle School - 05
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills - 08
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 4-8
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 07
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Hudson
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209
Gr: K | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
920 W King St
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1205
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1205
Gr: 1-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
57783, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Hills Education Connection - 03 High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57783, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57783, SD include Creekside Elementary - 07, Spearfish High School - 01 and Black Hills Education Connections - 06.
How many public schools are located in 57783?
10 public schools are located in 57783.
What percentage of students in 57783 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 57783 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57783?
57783 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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