Top 3 Best Potter County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 228 students in Potter County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Potter County, SD are Hoven Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 and Gettysburg Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter 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 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Potter County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoven Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
551 S Main St
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Potter County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Potter County, SD include Hoven Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 and Gettysburg Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Potter County, SD?
3 public elementary schools are located in Potter County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County, SD?
Potter County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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