Best Schools in Piedmont, South Dakota
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
Elementary · Meade School District 46-1. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$329,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$329,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Piedmont
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | 6.3 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $91,284
- Median home value
- $329,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 87%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Piedmont compares
Median household income
$91k
131% of South Dakota median
About Schools in Piedmont, South Dakota
Piedmont, South Dakota is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, schools in Piedmont show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Piedmont is Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 with a composite score of 6.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Piedmont is served by 1 school district: Meade School District 46-1. These districts collectively serve 3,034 students.
Piedmont's community shows 32% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $91,284. The poverty rate in the area is 6.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 534 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.3 |
Schools in Piedmont
Piedmont, South Dakota · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$91,284
Median Home Value
$329,300
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
Population
4,017
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
87%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Community Profile
Piedmont has a median household income of $91,284. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $329,300, with a median rent of $1,030/month. The local poverty rate of 6.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- South Dakota
- Elementary
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Common questions about schools in Piedmont, South Dakota
How many schools are in Piedmont, South Dakota?
Piedmont has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Piedmont, South Dakota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Piedmont is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Piedmont, South Dakota?
The top-ranked school in Piedmont on MySchoolScout is Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Piedmont, South Dakota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Piedmont on MySchoolScout is Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 with a composite score of 6.3/10.
How many school districts serve Piedmont, South Dakota?
Piedmont is served by 1 school district: Meade School District 46-1.
What is the education level in Piedmont, South Dakota?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Piedmont have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Piedmont, South Dakota?
The median household income in Piedmont is approximately $91,284 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Piedmont, South Dakota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Piedmont is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Piedmont, South Dakota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.