For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 228 students in Scotland, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scotland, SD are Dawson Colony School - 20, Scotland Elementary - 02 and Scotland Middle School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scotland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scotland, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Scotland Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Gr: PK-4 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Scotland Middle School - 05
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 5-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Scotland, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Zenith High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scotland, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scotland, SD include Dawson Colony School - 20, Scotland Elementary - 02 and Scotland Middle School - 05.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scotland?
3 public elementary schools are located in Scotland.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland?
Scotland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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