For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 453 students in Beresford, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beresford, SD are Beresford Elementary - 02 and Beresford Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beresford, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beresford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Beresford, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beresford Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 S 4th St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Beresford Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Beresford, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire High School - 02 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
Woodfield Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Beresford, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beresford, SD include Beresford Elementary - 02 and Beresford Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beresford?
2 public elementary schools are located in Beresford.
What is the racial composition of students in Beresford?
Beresford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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