For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 650 students in Dell Rapids, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dell Rapids, SD are Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dell Rapids, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dell Rapids have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Dell Rapids, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dell Rapids, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dell Rapids, SD include Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dell Rapids?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dell Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Dell Rapids?
Dell Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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