Top 10 Best Todd County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,076 students in Todd County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Todd County, SD are Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 and O'kreek Elementary - 14. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Todd County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Todd County 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 Todd County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
O'kreek Elementary - 14
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44 School St
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Spring Creek Rte
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Todd County Elementary - 16
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
He Dog Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25300 Bia #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rosebud Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Spotted Tail Dr
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #88.
Todd County Middle School - 10
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27000 Us Hwy 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Todd County, SD

Todd County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 669
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Grades: 1-12
| 155 students
W Denver Dr
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Todd County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Todd County, SD include Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 and O'kreek Elementary - 14.
How many public elementary schools are located in Todd County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Todd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County?
Todd County 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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