For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 143 students in Sully County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sully County, SD are Onida Elementary - 04 and Sully Buttes Middle School - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sully County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sully County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Sully County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onida Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2617
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Onida, SD 57564
(605) 258-2618
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sully County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sully County, SD include Onida Elementary - 04 and Sully Buttes Middle School - 06.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sully County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sully County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sully County?
Sully County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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