For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,520 students in Harrisburg, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, SD are Harrisburg South Middle School - 03, Liberty Elementary - 02 and Freedom Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Harrisburg, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary - 02
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Twin Creeks Dr
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Freedom Elementary - 06
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Tom Sawyer Trl
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, SD include Harrisburg South Middle School - 03, Liberty Elementary - 02 and Freedom Elementary - 06.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg?
3 public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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