For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 222 students in Leola, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Leola, SD are Leola Elementary - 02, Leola High School - 01 and Grassland Colony Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leola, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Leola have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Leola, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Leola High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
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
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Leola, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leola, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Leola, SD include Leola Elementary - 02, Leola High School - 01 and Grassland Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public schools are located in Leola, SD?
7 public schools are located in Leola, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Leola, SD?
Leola, SD public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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