For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 276 students in Freeman, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Freeman, SD are Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04, Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 and Freeman Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeman, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Freeman have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Freeman, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
42906 Colony Rd
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27709 Tschetter Ave
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #33.
Freeman Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Freeman, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Freeman, SD include Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04, Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 and Freeman Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Freeman?
3 public elementary schools are located in Freeman.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeman?
Freeman public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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