For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 280 students in Mc Laughlin, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mc Laughlin, SD are Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 and Mclaughlin Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Laughlin, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mc Laughlin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mc Laughlin, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mc Laughlin, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mc Laughlin, SD include Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 and Mclaughlin Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mc Laughlin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mc Laughlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Laughlin?
Mc Laughlin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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