For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,088 students in Huron, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Huron, SD are Huron Colony Elementary - 13, Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 and Our Home Asap - 12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huron, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Huron have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Huron, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Huron Colony Elementary - 13
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40068 399th Ave
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40361 200th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Our Home Asap - 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40354 210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Huron Middle School - 02
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1451 Mcclellan Dr
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7895
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7895
Gr: 4-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Idaho Ave Se
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7885
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7885
Gr: 2-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
555 Mellette Ave Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7875
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7875
Gr: K-1 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Our Home Rediscovery - 77
Alternative School
40354-210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Huron, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 5th Street Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6992
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6992
Gr: K-5 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
855 Utah Se
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7880
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7880
Gr: 1-4 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Huron, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Huron, SD include Huron Colony Elementary - 13, Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 and Our Home Asap - 12.
How many public elementary schools are located in Huron?
8 public elementary schools are located in Huron.
What is the racial composition of students in Huron?
Huron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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