For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 697 students in Spink County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spink County, SD are Glendale Colony Elementary - 04, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 and Camrose Colony Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spink County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spink County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spink County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17866 Glendale Dr
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Spink Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18206 Spink Ln
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Camrose Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16950 400 Ave
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Northwestern Middle School - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Northwestern Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Doland Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Redfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Redfield Middle School - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06
Special Education School
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 2-8
Spink County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4172
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4172
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Spink County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spink County, SD include Glendale Colony Elementary - 04, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 and Camrose Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spink County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Spink County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spink County?
Spink County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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