For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 261 students in Mcpherson County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mcpherson County, SD are Leola Elementary - 02, Eureka Elementary - 02 and Grassland Colony Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcpherson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mcpherson County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mcpherson County, SD include Leola Elementary - 02, Eureka Elementary - 02 and Grassland Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcpherson County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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