For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 344 students in 57430, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57430, SD are Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 and Britton-hecla Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57430 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57430, SD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57430, SD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 57430, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57430, SD include Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 and Britton-hecla Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57430?
4 public elementary schools are located in 57430.
What is the racial composition of students in 57430?
57430 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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