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5 schools in Tea

South Dakota · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Tea? The city has 5 K-12 options totaling roughly 2,217 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Tea

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,217
+543 (+32%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Tea Area High School - 03High09-12717
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01ElementaryKG-05538
Tea Area Middle School - 02Middle06-08583
Tea Area Preschool - 07ElementaryPK-PK0
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06ElementaryKG-05379

About Tea

Across Tea, South Dakota, 5 public schools teaches about 2,217 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Tea is around 443 students, 113% higher than the South Dakota average of about 208.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,217 students, expanded 32% from the 1,674 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Tea gained 1 school, going from 3 to 4. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 83% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Tea discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Tea?
Tea, South Dakota has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,217 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Tea?
Tea has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Tea?
Tea Area High School - 03 is the largest public school in Tea by enrollment, with approximately 717 students.
What school districts serve Tea?
Tea public schools are operated by Tea Area School District 41-5.
What grade levels do public schools in Tea cover?
Public schools in Tea serve students from pre-K through grade 12.