For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in Box Elder, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Elder, SD are Patriot Elementary -06, Vandenberg Elementary - 02 and Douglas Middle School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Elder, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Box Elder have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Box Elder, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patriot Elementary -06
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Gr: K-3 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Vandenberg Elementary - 02
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
561 Briggs St
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0060
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0060
Gr: 4-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Middle School - 01
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Box Elder, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Gr: K-1 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
420 Patriot Drive
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0013
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0013
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
441 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0070
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0070
Gr: 2-3 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Elder, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Elder, SD include Patriot Elementary -06, Vandenberg Elementary - 02 and Douglas Middle School - 01.
How many public elementary schools are located in Box Elder?
3 public elementary schools are located in Box Elder.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Elder?
Box Elder public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Box Elder are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Box Elder include: Vandenberg Elementary - 02 vs. Douglas Middle School - 01, Douglas Middle School - 01 vs. Vandenberg Elementary - 02
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