Largest South Dakota Public Elementary Schools

The average public elementary school in South Dakota has approximately 209 students (2024-25).
The public elementary schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public elementary school in South Dakota (by enrollment) is Memorial Middle School - 04 with 1,168 students.
# Students Range: 600 1,168 Avg. # Students: 739

Largest South Dakota Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,168
Grades: 6-8
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Rank: #22.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,010
Grades: 6-8
6700 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Rank: #33.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 952
Grades: PK-5
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 940
Grades: 6-8
2200 S 5th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Rank: #55.
Edison Middle School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 916
Grades: 6-8
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Rank: #66.
Patriot Elementary -06
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 890
Grades: K-3
421 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Rank: #77.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 877
Grades: PK-5
1506 S Discovery Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Rank: #88.
Cheyenne-eagle Butte School
Magnet School
Students: 830
Grades: K-12
2004 E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Rank: #99.
Little Wound School
Magnet School
Students: 828
Grades: K-12
438 Main St
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Rank: #1010.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 751
Grades: 6-8
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Rank: #1111.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 747
Grades: 6-8
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Rank: #1212.
Pine Ridge School
Magnet School
Students: 740
Grades: K-12
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Rank: #1313.
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 729
Grades: K-5
5701 E Red Oak Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57710
(605) 371-4170
Rank: #1414.
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 728
Grades: 5-6
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Rank: #1515.
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 719
Grades: 6-8
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Rank: #1616.
John Harris Elementary - 23
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 706
Grades: PK-5
3501 E 49th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Rank: #1717.
Whittier Middle School - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 704
Grades: 6-8
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Rank: #1818.
Brandon Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Students: 701
Grades: PK-4
501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Rank: #1919.
Huron Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 695
Grades: 6-8
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Rank: #2020.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 684
Grades: 6-8
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Rank: #2121.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 682
Grades: K-5
4501 S Holbrook Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2784
Rank: #2222.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Students: 676
Grades: PK-5
1510 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Rank: #2323.
Douglas Middle School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 670
Grades: 6-8
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Rank: #2424.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 667
Grades: 6-8
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Rank: #2525.
Southwest Middle School - 38
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Students: 660
Grades: 6-8
4501 Park Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Rank: #2626.
Hayward Elementary - 38
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 652
Grades: PK-5
400 N Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Rank: #2727.
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 632
Grades: PK-5
2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Rank: #2828.
Wolf Creek School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 624
Grades: PK-8
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Rank: #2929.
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 623
Grades: PK-5
3701 E 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mitchell Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 616
Grades: 6-8
800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
St. Francis Indian School
Magnet School
Students: 616
Grades: K-12
502 E Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Rank: #3232.
West Middle School - 37
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 612
Grades: 6-8
1003 Soo San Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Rank: #3333.
Yankton Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 606
Grades: 6-8
2000 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2419
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
East Middle School - 30
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 600
Grades: 6-8
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Spearfish Middle School - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 600
Grades: 6-8
1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average public elementary schools student size?
The South Dakota average public elementary schools student size is 209 for 2024-25.
What are the public elementary schools with the largest student size in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in South Dakota include Memorial Middle School - 04, Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 and Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17.

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