For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 179 students in Arlington, SD. The top ranked public elementary school in Arlington, SD is Arlington Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arlington, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary - 02
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5741
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5741
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Arlington, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, SD include Arlington Elementary - 02. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arlington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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