For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 249 students in Hand County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hand County, SD are Miller Elementary - 02 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hand County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hand County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hand County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35350 206th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Hand County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17989 Polo Drive
Orient, SD 57467
(605) 392-2345
Orient, SD 57467
(605) 392-2345
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hand County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hand County, SD include Miller Elementary - 02 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hand County, SD?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hand County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Hand County, SD?
Hand County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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