Best Public Elementary Schools in 57006 (Brookings, SD) (2025-26)

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Best 57006 South Dakota Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,418 students in 57006, SD.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 57006, SD are Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 57006 have an score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57006, SD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best 57006, SD Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Medary Elementary - 05

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300

Gr: K-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #22.

Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
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111 26th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900

Gr: K-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #33.

Hillcrest Elementary - 04

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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304 15th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600

Gr: K-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #44.

Camelot Intermediate - 06

(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
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1401 15th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400

Gr: 4-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #55.

George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02

(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
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1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500

Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 57006 South Dakota

57006, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Central Elementary - 03 (Closed 2010)

521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

E Central Multi-district High School (Closed 2012)

Vocational School

700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754

Gr: 9-12

Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57006, SD?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 57006, SD include Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04.

How many public elementary schools are located in 57006?

5 public elementary schools are located in 57006.

What is the racial composition of students in 57006?

57006 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).