For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 442 students in Elkton, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Elkton, SD are Newdale Colony Elementary - 04, Elkton Jr. High - 03 and Elkton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Elkton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21336 484th Ave
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Elkton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: 7-8
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Elkton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Elkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elkton, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Elkton, SD include Newdale Colony Elementary - 04, Elkton Jr. High - 03 and Elkton High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Elkton?
4 public schools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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