For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 377 students in Sanborn County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sanborn County, SD are Sanborn Central Middle School - 02, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanborn County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sanborn County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sanborn County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Upland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24221 412th Ave
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Woonsocket Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Sanborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Grades: K-2
| 23 students
Po Box 68
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Grades: K-5
| 57 students
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sanborn County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sanborn County, SD include Sanborn Central Middle School - 02, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sanborn County, SD?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sanborn County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn County, SD?
Sanborn County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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