For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 173 students in Artesian, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Artesian, SD are Sanborn Central Middle School - 02, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesian, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Artesian have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Artesian, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Upland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24221 412th Ave
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Artesian, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Grades: K-2
| 23 students
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Artesian, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Artesian, SD include Sanborn Central Middle School - 02, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public elementary schools are located in Artesian, SD?
3 public elementary schools are located in Artesian, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesian, SD?
Artesian, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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