Top 10 Best Union County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,130 students in Union County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Union County, SD are Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley High School - 01 and Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Union County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
Grades: K-3
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #55.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Franklin St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5801
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #88.
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 4-5
| 229 students
Rank: #99.
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Rank: #1010.
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #1111.
Beresford Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
209 S 4th St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1212.
Beresford Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #1313.
Beresford High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Union County, SD

Union County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, SD include Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley High School - 01 and Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Union County, SD?
13 public schools are located in Union County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, SD?
Union County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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