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Best Dewey County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,808 students in Dewey County, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Dewey County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dewey County, SD are Timber Lake High School - 01, Timber Lake Elementary - 02 and Timber Lake Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dewey County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dewey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Dewey County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timber Lake High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #55.
E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #66.
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Eagle Butte High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #88.
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24 W Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Gr: 3-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cheyenne-eagle Butte School
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Butte Primary - 02
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Gr: K-2 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Tiospaye Topa School
15618 1st Ave
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dewey County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Dewey County, SD include Timber Lake High School - 01, Timber Lake Elementary - 02 and Timber Lake Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Dewey County?
10 public schools are located in Dewey County.
What percentage of students in Dewey County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Dewey County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dewey County?
Dewey County public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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