For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 588 students in Corson County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corson County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Corson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Grades: 5-8
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Wakpala Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Grades: PK-4
| 52 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Little Eagle School
Magnet School
1 School St
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Creek Grant School
Magnet School
1 Indian School Drive
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Corson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21210 116th St
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
1 School Street, Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Grades: 7-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Corson County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Corson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?
Corson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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