For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 712 students in Spink County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spink County, SD are Glendale Colony Elementary - 04, Doland Elementary - 03 and Northwestern Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spink County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spink County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spink County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17866 Glendale Dr
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Doland Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
Camrose Colony Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16950 400 Ave
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Northwestern Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #77.
Spink Colony Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18206 Spink Ln
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #88.
Redfield Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #99.
Redfield Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 2-8
| n/a students
Spink County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Grades: PK-7
| 69 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4172
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4172
Grades: 8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Spink County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spink County, SD include Glendale Colony Elementary - 04, Doland Elementary - 03 and Northwestern Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spink County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Spink County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spink County?
Spink County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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