St. Onge: Schools & Education
There are 14 public schools in St. Onge. Spearfish High School - 01 is the largest at 796 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,221 students.
- ~3 residents per school (vs South Dakota ~215).
K-12 Schools
14 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3 residents per school. 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (14)
| School Districts · Districts | Lead-Deadwood School District , Spearfish School District 40-2, Meade School District 46-1, Spearfish School District 40-2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4641300, 4666930, 4669930, 4680120 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 14 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,221 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 245 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 548 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 17.0% |
| Schools Count | 14 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Black Hills State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Black Hills State University |
| Nearest College · City | Spearfish |
| Nearest College · Phone | 8,002,552,478 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | DEADWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 6,055,782,821 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 435 WILLIAMS ST, DEADWOOD SD 57732 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 100.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12