Best Public Schools in Elkton, SD (2025-26)

Best Elkton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 442 students in Elkton, SD.

The top ranked public schools in Elkton, SD are Newdale Colony Elementary - 04, Elkton Jr. High - 03 and Elkton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Elkton, SD public schools have an score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Elkton, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Newdale Colony Elementary - 04

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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21336 484th Ave
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541

Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1

Rank: #22.

Elkton Jr. High - 03

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541

Gr: 7-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #33.

Elkton High School - 01

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541

Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #44.

Elkton Elementary - 02

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541

Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Elkton, SD?

The top ranked public schools in Elkton, SD include Newdale Colony Elementary - 04, Elkton Jr. High - 03 and Elkton High School - 01.

How many public schools are located in Elkton?

4 public schools are located in Elkton.

What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?

Elkton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).