For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 468 students in Custer County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, SD are Custer Elementary - 02 and Hermosa Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Custer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hermosa Elementary - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 4th St
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, SD include Custer Elementary - 02 and Hermosa Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Custer County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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