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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 10,610 students in Lincoln County, SD (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,781 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, SD are Adventure Elementary - 10, Lennox Elementary - 02 and Lennox Intermediate - 09. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adventure Elementary - 10
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
27220 472nd Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 432-2567
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lennox Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lennox Intermediate - 09
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
208 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 5-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 W Charish St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 E 7th St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Lennox High School - 01
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Endeavor Elementary - 07
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lawrence Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
724 N Sanborn
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2579
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lennox Jr. High - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Worthing Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Cedar St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Gr: PK-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Explorer Elementary - 04
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4010 W 82nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Journey Elementary - 05
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6801 S Grange Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Harrisburg High School - 01
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 W Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 1,806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Tea Area High School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 S Lancaster Dr
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Canton High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Canton Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Elementary - 02
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W Twin Creeks Dr
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Horizon Elementary - 09
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Freedom Elementary - 06
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Tom Sawyer Trl
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrisburg East Middle School - 11
3001 E Bison Trail
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Tea Area Preschool - 07
131 N Poplar Ave
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, SD include Adventure Elementary - 10, Lennox Elementary - 02 and Lennox Intermediate - 09.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
25 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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