For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,140 students in Sisseton, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sisseton, SD are Westside Elementary - 03 and Sisseton Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sisseton, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sisseton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Sisseton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Walnut
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Tz Drive
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Gr: K-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Sisseton, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10587 464th Ave
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 637-5231
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 637-5231
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
113 N Flick St.
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 738-2391
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 738-2391
Gr: K-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sisseton, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sisseton, SD include Westside Elementary - 03 and Sisseton Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sisseton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sisseton.
What is the racial composition of students in Sisseton?
Sisseton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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