For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 168 students in Harding County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, SD are Harding County Middle School - 03, Buffalo Elementary - 02 and Camp Crook Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harding County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding County Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Camp Crook Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Main St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Ludlow Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Ludlow Rd
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Harding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, SD include Harding County Middle School - 03, Buffalo Elementary - 02 and Camp Crook Elementary - 08.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harding County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Harding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County?
Harding County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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