For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 129 students in Jones County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, SD are Jones County Middle School - 04 and Jones County Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jones County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones County Middle School - 04
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Gr: 5-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Jones County Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Jefferson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Gr: K-4 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, SD include Jones County Middle School - 04 and Jones County Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jones County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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