For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 547 students in 57783, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57783, SD are Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 and Spearfish Middle School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57783 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57783, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57783, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Gr: 4-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Spearfish Middle School - 05
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills - 08
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 4-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57783, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57783, SD include Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 and Spearfish Middle School - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in 57783?
3 public middle schools are located in 57783.
What is the racial composition of students in 57783?
57783 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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