Top 10 Best Mcpherson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 386 students in Mcpherson County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, SD are Eureka Elementary - 02, Leola Elementary - 02 and Leola High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Mcpherson County Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Elementary - 02
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Leola Elementary - 02
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Leola High School - 01
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eureka High School - 01
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
Eureka Jr. High - 03
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
Rank: #77.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #99.
Leola Jr. High - 03
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leola Alternative School - 07
Alternative School
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcpherson County, SD

Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, SD include Eureka Elementary - 02, Leola Elementary - 02 and Leola High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Mcpherson County, SD?
10 public schools are located in Mcpherson County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County, SD?
Mcpherson County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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