For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 107 students in Tripp, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tripp, SD are Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 and Tripp Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tripp, 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 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tripp have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Tripp, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40248 293rd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Tripp Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Tripp, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
28781 402nd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tripp, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tripp, SD include Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 and Tripp Elementary - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tripp?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tripp.
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp?
Tripp public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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