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Best Hamlin County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 934 students in Hamlin County, SD.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamlin County, SD are Hamlin Elementary - 09, Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hamlin County, SD public elementary schools have an score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamlin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Hamlin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hamlin Elementary - 09

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Top 20%

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44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631

Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Castlewood Elementary - 02

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Top 30%

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310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497

Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Claremont Colony Elementary - 04

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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46271 184th St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497

Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #44.

Castlewood Middle School - 03

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497

Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Estelline Middle School - 03

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
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708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201

Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Hamlin Middle School - 02

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
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44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644

Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #77.

Estelline Elementary - 02

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
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404 6th St N
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201

Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: n/an/a

Ne Ed Services Cooperative - 01

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310 5th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607

Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamlin County, SD?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamlin County, SD include Hamlin Elementary - 09, Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04.

How many public elementary schools are located in Hamlin County?

6 public elementary schools are located in Hamlin County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hamlin County?

Hamlin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).