For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 156 students in Leola, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leola, SD are Leola Elementary - 02, Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 and Leola Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leola, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leola have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Leola, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Leola, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Leola, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leola, SD include Leola Elementary - 02, Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 and Leola Jr. High - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leola?
5 public elementary schools are located in Leola.
What is the racial composition of students in Leola?
Leola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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