For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,779 students in 57301, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57301, SD are Longfellow Elementary - 05, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 and L. B. Williams Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57301 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57301, SD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57301, SD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 N Mentzer St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3092
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3092
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3091
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3091
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 W University Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3090
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3090
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Mitchell Middle School - 02
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25986 Rosedale Rd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Rank: #66.
Abbott House Elementary - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
57301, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
James Valley Ed Co-op (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
929 E 2nd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3021
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3021
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57301, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57301, SD include Longfellow Elementary - 05, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 and L. B. Williams Elementary - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57301?
6 public elementary schools are located in 57301.
What is the racial composition of students in 57301?
57301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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