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Best Brookings Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and 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 Public Elementary Schools in Brookings, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Medary Elementary - 05

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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718 5th St S
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%)
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111 26th St S
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%)
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304 15th Ave
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%)
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1401 15th St S
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%)
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1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500

Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Central Elementary - 03 (Closed 2010)

521 4th St
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

Gr: 9-12

Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

700 Elm Ave
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, Medary Elementary - 05 vs. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 vs. Medary Elementary - 05