For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 151 students in Elk Point, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Elk Point, SD is Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk Point, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Elk Point have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elk Point, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Elk Point, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elk Point, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elk Point, SD include Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Elk Point?
1 public middle schools are located in Elk Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Point?
Elk Point public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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