For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 105 students in Campbell County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Campbell County, SD are Herreid Middle School - 03 and Herreid Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Campbell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herreid Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Herreid Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Campbell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
916 F Ave
Pollock, SD 57648
(605) 889-2831
Pollock, SD 57648
(605) 889-2831
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
916 F Ave
Pollock, SD 57648
(605) 889-2831
Pollock, SD 57648
(605) 889-2831
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
916 F Ave
Pollock, SD 57648
(605) 889-2831
Pollock, SD 57648
(605) 889-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
916 F Ave
Pollock, SD 57648
(605) 889-2831
Pollock, SD 57648
(605) 889-2831
Grades: 7-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Campbell County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Campbell County, SD include Herreid Middle School - 03 and Herreid Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Campbell County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Campbell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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