Top 5 Best Aurora County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 441 students in Aurora County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora County, SD are Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02, Plankinton Elementary - 02 and White Lake Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aurora County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Aurora County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
506 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
White Lake Elementary - 02
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students
Rank: #55.
White Lake Middle School - 03
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 5-8
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aurora County, SD

Aurora County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 7-8
| 16 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora County, SD include Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02, Plankinton Elementary - 02 and White Lake Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aurora County, SD?
6 public elementary schools are located in Aurora County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora County, SD?
Aurora County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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