Frederick Area Elementary - 02

Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Frederick, SD, part of the Frederick Area School District 06-2. The school serves approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 97.4th percentile among SD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 61% proficiency in math and 58% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $91,786, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 92 students, Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Frederick Area Elementary - 02 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.