For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 226 students in Whitewood, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitewood, SD are Whitewood Elementary - 04, Atall Elementary - 17 and Elm Springs Elementary - 13. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitewood, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitewood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Whitewood, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Atall Elementary - 17
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16375 Atall Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Opal Elementary - 15
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18010 Opal Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Hereford Elementary - 08
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15998 Cross S Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Central Meade County School - 09
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Ball Field Road
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Whitewood, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Whitewood, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitewood, SD include Whitewood Elementary - 04, Atall Elementary - 17 and Elm Springs Elementary - 13.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitewood, SD?
6 public elementary schools are located in Whitewood, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewood, SD?
Whitewood, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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