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Best Mccook County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 943 students in Mccook County, SD. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mccook County, SD are Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02, Canistota Elementary - 02 and Montrose Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccook County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mccook County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Public Elementary Schools in Mccook County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 N Main St
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Canistota Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Montrose Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Canistota Middle School - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Goldenview Colony School - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25473 438th Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #66.
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Gr: PK-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Montrose Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Orland Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45050 246th St
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #99.
Mccook Central Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Gr: 5-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mccook County, SD

Mccook County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgewater High School - 01 (Closed 2011)
510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Gr: 9-12
Bridgewater Junior High - 03 (Closed 2011)
510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Gr: 6-8
Montrose Junior High School (Closed 2023)
309 S Church Avenue
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mccook County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mccook County, SD include Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02, Canistota Elementary - 02 and Montrose Elementary - 02. Mccook County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mccook County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Mccook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccook County?
Mccook County 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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