For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 292 students in Lemmon, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Lemmon, SD are Lemmon Elementary - 02, Lemmon High School - 01 and Lemmon Jr. High - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemmon, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lemmon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Lemmon, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lemmon Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 5th Ave W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3784
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3784
Grades: K-6
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Lemmon High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
314 8th St W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Lemmon Jr. High - 06
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 8th St W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lemmon, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Lemmon, SD include Lemmon Elementary - 02, Lemmon High School - 01 and Lemmon Jr. High - 06.
How many public schools are located in Lemmon?
3 public schools are located in Lemmon.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemmon?
Lemmon public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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