For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 654 students in Saint Francis, SD.
The top ranked public elementary school in Saint Francis, SD is Spring Creek Elementary - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Francis, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Francis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Francis, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Spring Creek Rte
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Gr: K-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Francis, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Francis, SD include Spring Creek Elementary - 07.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Francis?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saint Francis.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Francis?
Saint Francis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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