7.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Tea, South Dakota

5 schools · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 5

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.4/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Tea by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Tea Area School District 41-5. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Tea for 2026 are Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 (8.8/10), Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 (7.9/10), and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 5 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Tea

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06	8.8 / 10	Elementary	—	97th
2	Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05	7.9 / 10	Elementary	—	83th
3	Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	74th
4	Tea Area Middle School - 02	6.5 / 10	Middle	—	55th
5	Tea Area High School - 03	6.1 / 10	High	—	48th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.4/10
Median household income: $104,351
Median home value: $330,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 39%
Owner-occupied homes: 82%

How Tea compares

South Dakota rank

#26 of 128

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.1

above South Dakota avg (6.2)

Median household income

$104k

149% of South Dakota median

Schools in this city

5

About Schools in Tea, South Dakota

Tea, South Dakota is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.4 out of 10, schools in Tea perform strongly 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 Tea is Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Tea is served by 1 school district: Tea Area School District 41-5. These districts collectively serve 2,408 students.

Tea's community shows 39% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $104,351. The poverty rate in the area is 4.0%.

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.

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Elementary Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 388 students · Kindergarten–5th	388	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
2	Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 262 students · Kindergarten–5th	262	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
3	Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 532 students · Kindergarten–5th	532	Kindergarten–5th	7.5

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tea Area Middle School - 02 556 students · 6th–8th	556	6th–8th	6.5

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tea Area High School - 03 670 students · 9th–12th	670	9th–12th	6.1

Schools in Tea

Tea, South Dakota · 5 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$104,351

Median Home Value

$330,800

Median Rent

$1,132/mo

Population

7,619

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Community Profile

Tea has a median household income of $104,351. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $330,800, with a median rent of $1,132/month. The local poverty rate of 4.0% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: South Dakota
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1
High: 1

Resources

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School District

Tea Area School District 41-5

6 schools · 2,408 students

Nearby Cities

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Beresford (3 schools)

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Top metros statewide by school count.

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Tea, South Dakota

How many schools are in Tea, South Dakota?

Tea has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Tea, South Dakota?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Tea is 7.4 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 Tea, South Dakota?

The top-ranked school in Tea on MySchoolScout is Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Tea, South Dakota?

The top-ranked elementary school in Tea on MySchoolScout is Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Tea, South Dakota?

The top-ranked middle school in Tea on MySchoolScout is Tea Area Middle School - 02 with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What is the best high school in Tea, South Dakota?

The top-ranked high school in Tea on MySchoolScout is Tea Area High School - 03 with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Tea, South Dakota?

Tea is served by 1 school district: Tea Area School District 41-5.

What is the education level in Tea, South Dakota?

According to Census data, 39% of adults in Tea have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Tea, South Dakota?

The median household income in Tea is approximately $104,351 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tea, South Dakota?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Tea is 16.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Tea, 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.