For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 80 students in Oelrichs, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oelrichs, SD are Oelrichs Elementary - 02 and Oelrichs Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oelrichs, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oelrichs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Oelrichs, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oelrichs, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oelrichs, SD include Oelrichs Elementary - 02 and Oelrichs Jr. High - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oelrichs?
2 public elementary schools are located in Oelrichs.
What is the racial composition of students in Oelrichs?
Oelrichs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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