For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 621 students in Day County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Day County, SD are Waubay Elementary - 02, Webster Area Elementary - 03 and Webster Area Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day 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 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Day County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Day County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waubay Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 158:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Day County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Day County, SD include Waubay Elementary - 02, Webster Area Elementary - 03 and Webster Area Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Day County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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