For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 166 students in Alcester, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Alcester, SD is Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcester, SD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alcester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alcester, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Alcester, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alcester, SD include Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alcester?
1 public elementary schools are located in Alcester.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcester?
Alcester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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