For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 659 students in Dell Rapids, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dell Rapids, SD are Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dell Rapids, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dell Rapids have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dell Rapids, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: K-4
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dell Rapids, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dell Rapids, SD include Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dell Rapids?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dell Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Dell Rapids?
Dell Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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