For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 112 students in Herreid, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Herreid, SD are Herreid Middle School - 03 and Herreid Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herreid, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Herreid have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Herreid, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herreid Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Herreid Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Herreid, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Herreid, SD include Herreid Middle School - 03 and Herreid Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Herreid?
2 public elementary schools are located in Herreid.
What is the racial composition of students in Herreid?
Herreid public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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