For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,099 students in Brandon, SD. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brandon, SD are Robert Bennis Elementary - 05, Brandon Elementary - 03 and Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandon, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brandon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brandon, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 S Sioux Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-8010
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-8010
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Brandon Elementary - 03
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Gr: PK-4 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: 5-6 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brandon, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brandon, SD include Robert Bennis Elementary - 05, Brandon Elementary - 03 and Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07. Brandon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brandon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Brandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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