For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 194 students in Gayville, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gayville, SD are Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 and Gayville-volin Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gayville, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gayville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Gayville, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gayville, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gayville, SD include Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 and Gayville-volin Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gayville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gayville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gayville?
Gayville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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