For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 690 students in Elk Point, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Elk Point, SD are Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 and Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk Point, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elk Point have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Elk Point, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Franklin St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5801
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5801
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Elk Point, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elk Point, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Elk Point, SD include Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 and Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Elk Point?
3 public schools are located in Elk Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Point?
Elk Point public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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