For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 566 students in Bennett County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bennett County, SD are Bennett County Middle School - 06 and Bennett County Elementary School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennett County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bennett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bennett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Bennett County Elementary School - 03
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 5th St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W Main St
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bennett County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bennett County, SD include Bennett County Middle School - 06 and Bennett County Elementary School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bennett County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bennett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett County?
Bennett County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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