Best White River Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 308 students in White River, SD.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in White River, SD are Norris Elementary - 08, White River Middle School - 04 and White River Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

White River, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in White River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).