Schools in Spearfish, South Dakota (2025)
5 schools · 2,375 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 545.
Spearfish, in South Dakota, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,375 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Spearfish's schools is 545, above the South Dakota median of 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is West Elementary - 03 (91.4, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Mountain View Elementary - 08 (81.0, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Creekside Elementary - 07 (67.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Spearfish High School - 01 (787 students), Creekside Elementary - 07 (553 students), Spearfish Middle School - 05 (545 students).
Ranked schools in Spearfish
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Dakota.
- 191West Elementary - 03Spearfish · Public Elementary17.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 322 students
- 281Mountain View Elementary - 08Spearfish · Public Elementary20.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 168 students
- 368Creekside Elementary - 07Spearfish · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 463Spearfish High School - 01Spearfish · Public High42% Math proficiency · 787 students
- 562Spearfish Middle School - 05Spearfish · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 545 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elementary - 03 Spearfish · Elementary · Grades 1–2 | Public | 91.4 Top 5% | 17.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 322 |
| 2 | Mountain View Elementary - 08 Spearfish · Elementary · Grades K–K | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 20.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 168 |
| 3 | Creekside Elementary - 07 Spearfish · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 67.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 4 | Spearfish High School - 01 Spearfish · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.2 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 787 |
| 5 | Spearfish Middle School - 05 Spearfish · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 545 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Spearfish?
West Elementary - 03 is the highest-ranked school in Spearfish with a Success Index (US) of 91.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Spearfish?
Spearfish has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 2,375 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Spearfish?
The median Enrollment across schools in Spearfish is 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.