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

Best Howard Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 201 students in Howard, SD.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard, SD are Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Howard, SD public elementary schools have an score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Howard, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Howard Jr. High - 05

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
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500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515

Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Howard Elementary - 02

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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201 N Minnie St
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443

Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard, SD include Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02.

How many public elementary schools are located in Howard?

2 public elementary schools are located in Howard.

What is the racial composition of students in Howard?

Howard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).