For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,610 students in Roberts County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roberts County, SD are White Rock Colony Elementary - 03, Rosholt Elementary - 02 and Westside Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roberts County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roberts County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Roberts County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47788 102nd St
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Rosholt Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Walnut
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Rosholt Middle School - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Wilmot Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #88.
Wilmot Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
45425 152nd St
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Tz Drive
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Grades: K-12
| 469 students
Roberts County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10587 464th Ave
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 637-5231
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 637-5231
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Po Box 106
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
113 N Flick St.
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 738-2391
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 738-2391
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Roberts County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roberts County, SD include White Rock Colony Elementary - 03, Rosholt Elementary - 02 and Westside Elementary - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roberts County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Roberts County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roberts County?
Roberts County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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