For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 201 students in Miner County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Miner County, SD are Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miner County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Miner County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Miner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Jr. High - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Howard Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 N Minnie St
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Miner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
141 Town Rd W
Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 772-4435
Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 772-4435
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Miner County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Miner County, SD include Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Miner County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Miner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miner County?
Miner County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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