For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 659 students in Moody County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moody County, SD are Colman Elementary - 03 and Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moody County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moody County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Moody County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colman Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22941 487th Ave
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Moody County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 8
Egan, SD 57024
(605) 997-2463
Egan, SD 57024
(605) 997-2463
Gr: 2-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1005 S. Mountain Chief Drive #
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-3773
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-3773
Gr: 9-12
106 N Henry St
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moody County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moody County, SD include Colman Elementary - 03 and Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moody County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Moody County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moody County?
Moody County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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