Best Colton Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 457 students in Colton, SD.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colton, SD are Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02 and Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Colton, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).