Top 10 Best Codington County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,461 students in Codington County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Codington County, SD are Lincoln Elementary - 05, Mckinley Elementary - 06 and Mellette Elementary - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Codington County, 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 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Codington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Codington County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 13th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 12th St Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Grades: PK-4
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Mellette Elementary - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
619 2nd St Nw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary - 09
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 N Maple St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
Grades: K-4
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Grades: 5-6
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #77.
Florence Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
Rank: #88.
Florence Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Henry Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Rank: #1212.
Henry Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Codington County, SD

Codington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
203 South School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
203 S School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
203 S School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120
Grades: 7-8
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Codington County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Codington County, SD include Lincoln Elementary - 05, Mckinley Elementary - 06 and Mellette Elementary - 07.
How many public elementary schools are located in Codington County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Codington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Codington County?
Codington County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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