For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 182 students in Ethan, SD. The top ranked public elementary schools in Ethan, SD are Ethan Elementary - 02 and New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ethan, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ethan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Ethan, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ethan, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ethan, SD include Ethan Elementary - 02 and New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08. Ethan has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ethan?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ethan.
What is the racial composition of students in Ethan?
Ethan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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