For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 654 students in Saint Francis, SD.
The top ranked public elementary school in Saint Francis, SD is Spring Creek Elementary - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Francis, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Francis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Francis, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Spring Creek Rte
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Francis, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Francis, SD include Spring Creek Elementary - 07.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Francis?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saint Francis.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Francis?
Saint Francis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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