For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 609 students in Day County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Day County, SD are Waubay Elementary - 02, Webster Area Elementary - 03 and Webster Area Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Day County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Day County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waubay Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enemy Swim Day School
Magnet School
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
Day County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 107
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Day County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Day County, SD include Waubay Elementary - 02, Webster Area Elementary - 03 and Webster Area Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Day County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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