Top 5 Best Hughes County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,082 students in Hughes County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hughes County, SD are Buchanan Elementary - 03, Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Blunt Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughes County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hughes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Hughes County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 N Buchanan Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2306 Brookstone Loop
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Blunt Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 W Butte St
Blunt, SD 57522
(605) 258-2617
Grades: PK-4
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Poplar Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pierre Indian Learning Center
Magnet School
3001 East Sully Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Grades: 1-8
| 129 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hughes County, SD

Hughes County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Grades: K-6
| 28 students
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Grades: 7-8
| 11 students
716 E Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
18800 Sd Hwy 1804
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
716 E Dakota
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
106 S Monroe Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Grades: K-5
| 264 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hughes County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hughes County, SD include Buchanan Elementary - 03, Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Blunt Elementary - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hughes County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hughes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes County?
Hughes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Hughes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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