For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 172 students in Armour, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Armour, SD are Armour Elementary - 02 and Armour Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Armour, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Armour have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Armour, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armour Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Armour Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Armour, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Armour, SD include Armour Elementary - 02 and Armour Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Armour?
2 public elementary schools are located in Armour.
What is the racial composition of students in Armour?
Armour public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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