For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 547 students in Marshall County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, SD are Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 and Langford Area Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Marshall County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Langford Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Langford Area Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Newport Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11796 414th Ave
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Po Box 169
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 169
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, SD include Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 and Langford Area Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marshall County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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