Public schools in Tea, SD
5 open public schools with an address in Tea, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,217
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Tea public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Tea, SD: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,217 students, an average of 443 per school. The largest campus is Tea Area High School - 03 (717 students), and the largest elementary school is Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 (538).
Every listed school belongs to Tea Area School District 41-5. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 18% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Tea
Elementary schools in Tea
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Tea Area School District 41-5 | KG–05 | 538 | 17.2:1 | |
| Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 Tea Area School District 41-5 | KG–05 | 379 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Tea
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Area Middle School - 02 Tea Area School District 41-5 | 06–08 | 583 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Tea
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Area High School - 03 Tea Area School District 41-5 | 09–12 | 717 | 19.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tea
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Area Preschool - 07 Tea Area School District 41-5 | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.4%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black2.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Tea schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,217 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tea
How many public schools are in Tea, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Tea: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,217 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tea?
All listed public schools with an address in Tea belong to Tea Area School District 41-5. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Tea?
Tea Area High School - 03 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tea, with 717 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tea?
No school with an address in Tea is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tea schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tea public schools is 17.2:1, higher than the South Dakota school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Tea guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Dakota cities