For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 597 students in Wagner, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wagner, SD are Wagner Elementary - 02 and Wagner Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wagner, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wagner have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wagner, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagner Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Wagner Middle School - 03
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wagner, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wagner, SD include Wagner Elementary - 02 and Wagner Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wagner?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wagner.
What is the racial composition of students in Wagner?
Wagner public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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