For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,139 students in Davison County, SD. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Davison County, SD are Ethan Elementary - 02, Longfellow Elementary - 05 and Mount Vernon Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davison County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Davison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Davison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 N Mentzer St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3092
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3092
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3091
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3091
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 W University Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3090
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3090
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Mitchell Middle School - 02
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25986 Rosedale Rd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #99.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1010.
Abbott House Elementary - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Davison County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Davison County, SD include Ethan Elementary - 02, Longfellow Elementary - 05 and Mount Vernon Elementary - 02. Davison County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Davison County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Davison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davison County?
Davison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Davison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Davison County include: Longfellow Elementary - 05 vs. Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 vs. Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 vs. Longfellow Elementary - 05
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