For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,418 students in Brookings, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brookings, SD are Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookings, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brookings have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Brookings, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medary Elementary - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Gr: K-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 26th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Gr: K-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 15th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Gr: K-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Camelot Intermediate - 06
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 15th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Gr: 4-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Brookings, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
E Central Multi-district High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Gr: 9-12
Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brookings, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brookings, SD include Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brookings?
5 public elementary schools are located in Brookings.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings?
Brookings public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Brookings are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Brookings include: Hillcrest Elementary - 04 vs. Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 vs. Medary Elementary - 05, Medary Elementary - 05 vs. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
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