For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 152 students in Harding County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, SD are Buffalo Elementary - 02, Harding County Middle School - 03 and Camp Crook Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harding County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Buffalo Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harding County Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Camp Crook Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Main St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Ludlow Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Ludlow Rd
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Harding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, SD include Buffalo Elementary - 02, Harding County Middle School - 03 and Camp Crook Elementary - 08.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harding County, SD?
4 public elementary schools are located in Harding County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County, SD?
Harding County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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