For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 344 students in Britton, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Britton, SD are Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 and Britton-hecla Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Britton, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Britton 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 Britton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Grades: K-5
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Britton, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Britton, SD include Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 and Britton-hecla Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Britton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Britton.
What is the racial composition of students in Britton?
Britton 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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