For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,062 students in 57501, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57501, SD are Buchanan Elementary - 03, Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Georgia Morse Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57501 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57501, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57501, SD Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 N Buchanan Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Elementary - 08
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 Brookstone Loop
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary - 06
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Poplar Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
3001 East Sully Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Grades: 1-8
| 118 students
57501, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
716 E Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
18800 Sd Hwy 1804
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
716 E Dakota
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
106 S Monroe Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57501, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57501, SD include Buchanan Elementary - 03, Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Georgia Morse Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57501, SD?
5 public elementary schools are located in 57501, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in 57501, SD?
57501, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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