For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 968 students in Vermillion, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Vermillion, SD is Vermillion Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermillion, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vermillion have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vermillion, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vermillion Middle School - 02
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
701 W Dartmouth St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vermillion, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vermillion, SD include Vermillion Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vermillion?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vermillion.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion?
Vermillion public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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