For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 801 students in Belle Fourche, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belle Fourche, SD are South Park Elementary - 03 and Belle Fourche Middle School - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Fourche, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belle Fourche have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Belle Fourche, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Park Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1816 Valley Dr
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3382
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3382
Gr: 1-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Ziebach St
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Belle Fourche, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belle Fourche, SD include South Park Elementary - 03 and Belle Fourche Middle School - 07.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belle Fourche?
2 public elementary schools are located in Belle Fourche.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Fourche?
Belle Fourche public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).