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Best Leola Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 156 students in Leola, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leola, SD are Leola Elementary - 02, Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 and Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leola, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leola have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Leola, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #55.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Leola, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leola, SD include Leola Elementary - 02, Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 and Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leola?
5 public elementary schools are located in Leola.
What is the racial composition of students in Leola?
Leola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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