For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 207 students in Ziebach County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary school in Ziebach County, SD is Dupree Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ziebach County, SD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ziebach County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ziebach County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dupree Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ziebach County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ziebach County, SD include Dupree Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ziebach County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Ziebach County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ziebach County?
Ziebach County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.

Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.

Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.