For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 100 students in Leola, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leola, SD are Grassland Colony Elementary - 06, Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 and Leola Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leola, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Leola have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leola, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Leola, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Leola, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leola, SD include Grassland Colony Elementary - 06, Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 and Leola Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Leola?
4 public middle schools are located in Leola.
What is the racial composition of students in Leola?
Leola public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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