For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,486 students in Meade County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Meade County, SD are Sturgis Elementary - 03, Faith High School - 01 and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meade County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Meade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Elementary - 03
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1121 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Faith High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16159 2nd St
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-5295
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-5295
Grades: K-4
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 839 students
Rank: #55.
Faith Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-6
| 72 students
Rank: #66.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5-8
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Stagebarn Middle School - 10
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Sturgis Rd
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Grades: 5-8
| 422 students
Rank: #99.
Faith Jr. High - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Rank: #1010.
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7108 Seeaire St
Black Hawk, SD 57718
(605) 787-6701
Black Hawk, SD 57718
(605) 787-6701
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Grades: K-12
| 160 students
Meade County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14758 Alkali Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Alternative Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 218
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
17291 Us Hwy 212
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Sturgis Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1230 Douglas St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5
| 123 students
17000 Sd Hwy 34
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meade County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Meade County, SD include Sturgis Elementary - 03, Faith High School - 01 and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05.
How many public schools are located in Meade County?
11 public schools are located in Meade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County?
Meade County public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Meade County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Meade County include: Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 vs. Black Hawk Elementary - 03, Black Hawk Elementary - 03 vs. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
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