Top 5 Best Watertown Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,234 students in Watertown, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, SD are Lincoln Elementary - 05, Mellette Elementary - 07 and Jefferson Elementary - 09. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, 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 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Watertown, SD Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary - 05
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 13th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
Grades: K-4
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Mellette Elementary - 07
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
619 2nd St Nw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Grades: K-4
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary - 09
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 N Maple St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Math: 36% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Grades: 5-6
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary - 06
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 12th St Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Grades: PK-4
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, SD include Lincoln Elementary - 05, Mellette Elementary - 07 and Jefferson Elementary - 09.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watertown, SD?
9 public elementary schools are located in Watertown, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown, SD?
Watertown, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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