For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 186 students in 57045, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57045, SD are Menno Elementary - 02, Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 and Menno Middle School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57045 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57045, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57045, SD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menno Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43582 Ne Jim River Rd
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Menno Middle School - 05
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42805 Maxwell Rd
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 57045, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57045, SD include Menno Elementary - 02, Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 and Menno Middle School - 05.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57045?
4 public elementary schools are located in 57045.
What is the racial composition of students in 57045?
57045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 1% 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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