For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 253 students in Parker, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Parker, SD is Parker Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, SD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parker have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Parker, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Parker, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parker, SD include Parker Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parker?
1 public elementary schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker 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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