For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 956 students in Piedmont, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, SD are Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 and Stagebarn Middle School - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piedmont, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Piedmont have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 51爆料s in Piedmont, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
(Math: 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
Gr: K-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Stagebarn Middle School - 10
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Sturgis Rd
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, SD include Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 and Stagebarn Middle School - 10.
How many public schools are located in Piedmont?
2 public schools are located in Piedmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont?
Piedmont public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
The ROI of Public High School in 2026: Which Programs Actually Improve College and Career Outcomes?
Which public high school programs deliver real college and career results in 2026? Compare AP, IB, dual enrollment, CTE, and early college outcomes.
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Key Questions
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Questions Every Parent Should Ask to support academic growth, social development, and 2026 classroom goals.
Prepare for Spring Tests Without Anxiety
Learn how to prepare for spring standardized tests without increasing anxiety using proven strategies for families and schools.