For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 236 students in Douglas County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, SD are Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03, Armour Elementary - 02 and Armour Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Armour Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Armour Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 E Main
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5684
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5684
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, SD include Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03, Armour Elementary - 02 and Armour Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Douglas County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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