For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 129 students in Frederick, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Frederick, SD are Frederick Area Middle School - 03 and Frederick Area Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Frederick have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Frederick, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Area Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Frederick, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Frederick, SD include Frederick Area Middle School - 03 and Frederick Area Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Frederick?
2 public elementary schools are located in Frederick.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick?
Frederick public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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