For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 221 students in Perkins County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perkins County, SD are Lemmon Elementary - 02 and Bison Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perkins County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perkins County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Perkins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lemmon Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 5th Ave W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3784
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3784
Grades: K-6
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Bison Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Grades: K-6
| 71 students
Perkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19327 Sd Hwy 20
Meadow, SD 57644
(605) 374-3784
Meadow, SD 57644
(605) 374-3784
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Po Box 218
Lodgepole, SD 57640
(605) 564-2662
Lodgepole, SD 57640
(605) 564-2662
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Perkins County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perkins County, SD include Lemmon Elementary - 02 and Bison Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perkins County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Perkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County?
Perkins County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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