For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,028 students in Brandon, SD. The top ranked public elementary schools in Brandon, SD are Robert Bennis Elementary - 05, Brandon Elementary - 03 and Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandon, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brandon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brandon, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 S Sioux Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-8010
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-8010
Grades: K-4
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon Elementary - 03
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Grades: PK-4
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 5-6
| 785 students
Brandon, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: K-4
| 7 students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 5-6
| 3 students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brandon, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brandon, SD include Robert Bennis Elementary - 05, Brandon Elementary - 03 and Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07. Brandon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brandon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Brandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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