For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 264 students in De Smet, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in De Smet, SD are Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 and De Smet Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Smet, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in De Smet have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 De Smet, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 Ingalls Ave Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
De Smet Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 3rd St Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in De Smet, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in De Smet, SD include Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 and De Smet Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in De Smet?
2 public elementary schools are located in De Smet.
What is the racial composition of students in De Smet?
De Smet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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