For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 261 students in Mcpherson County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcpherson County, SD are Leola Elementary - 02, Eureka Elementary - 02 and Grassland Colony Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcpherson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Eureka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcpherson County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcpherson County, SD include Leola Elementary - 02, Eureka Elementary - 02 and Grassland Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcpherson County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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