For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 374 students in Platte, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Platte, SD are Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14, Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 and Platte Colony Elementary - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Platte have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Platte, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36926 266th St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 S Iowa Av
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Platte Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35271 270 St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Platte, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
35271 270th St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: 7-8
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Platte, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Platte, SD include Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14, Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 and Platte Colony Elementary - 10.
How many public elementary schools are located in Platte, SD?
5 public elementary schools are located in Platte, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte, SD?
Platte, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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