Best Public Elementary Schools in Groton, SD (2025-26)

Best Groton Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 430 students in Groton, SD.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Groton, SD are Groton Area Middle School - 04 and Groton Area Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Groton, SD public elementary schools have an score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Groton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Groton, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Groton Area Middle School - 04

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381

Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Groton Area Elementary - 02

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
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810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317

Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Location

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Groton Hi School (Closed 2005)

Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381

Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Groton Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381

Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Groton, SD?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Groton, SD include Groton Area Middle School - 04 and Groton Area Elementary - 02.

How many public elementary schools are located in Groton?

2 public elementary schools are located in Groton.

What is the racial composition of students in Groton?

Groton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).