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Best Corson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 597 students in Corson County, SD.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Corson County, SD public elementary schools have an score of 8% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Corson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mcintosh Middle School - 03

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
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511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298

Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #22.

Wakpala Elementary - 02

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
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12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Rank: #33.

Wakpala Middle School - 04

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
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12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Rank: #44.

Mcintosh Elementary - 02

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227

Gr: PK-4 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Mclaughlin Elementary - 02

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484

Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Mclaughlin Middle School - 03

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484

Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Rank: n/an/a

Little Eagle School

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1 School Street
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235

Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: n/an/a

Rock Creek Grant School

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1 Indian School Drive
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971

Gr: K-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Corson County, SD

Corson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Center Elementary School (Closed 2005)

21210 116th St
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784

Gr: K-8 | 5 students

Little Eagle Day School (Closed 2023)

1 School Street, Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235

Gr: PK-8

Wakpala Junior High School (Closed 2005)

Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04.

How many public elementary schools are located in Corson County?

8 public elementary schools are located in Corson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?

Corson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).