For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 66 students in White, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in White, SD are Red Willow Colony School - 09, Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 and Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in White have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in White, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Red Willow Colony School - 09
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20019 474th Ave
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48088 210th St
White, SD 57276
(605) 542-2541
White, SD 57276
(605) 542-2541
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20426 482nd Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in White, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in White, SD include Red Willow Colony School - 09, Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 and Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07.
How many public elementary schools are located in White?
3 public elementary schools are located in White.
What is the racial composition of students in White?
White public elementary schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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