For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 257 students in Alexandria, SD. The top ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, SD are Hanson Elementary - 06, Hanson Middle School - 02 and Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Alexandria, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanson Elementary - 06
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26730 423rd Ave
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Alexandria, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 490
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, SD include Hanson Elementary - 06, Hanson Middle School - 02 and Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04. Alexandria has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alexandria?
4 public elementary schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria 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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