For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 166 students in Jerauld County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jerauld County, SD are Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerauld County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Jerauld County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
Jerauld County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jerauld County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jerauld County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Jerauld County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County?
Jerauld County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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