For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 160 students in Philip, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philip, SD are Milesville Elementary - 08 and Philip Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philip, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Philip have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Philip, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milesville Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22053 Harding Grove Rd
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Philip Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Philip, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
24061 Kirley Road
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Philip, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philip, SD include Milesville Elementary - 08 and Philip Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Philip, SD?
2 public elementary schools are located in Philip, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Philip, SD?
Philip, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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