For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,610 students in Roberts County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Roberts County, SD are Rosholt Elementary - 02, White Rock Colony Elementary - 03 and Westside Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roberts County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roberts County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Roberts County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosholt Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47788 102nd St
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Walnut
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Rosholt Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Wilmot Elementary - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Wilmot Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
45425 152nd St
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
2 Tz Drive
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Gr: K-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Roberts County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Roberts County, SD include Rosholt Elementary - 02, White Rock Colony Elementary - 03 and Westside Elementary - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roberts County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Roberts County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roberts County?
Roberts County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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