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Best Whitewood Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 160 students in Whitewood, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitewood, SD are Whitewood Elementary - 04, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and Atall Elementary - 17. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitewood, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitewood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Whitewood, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Atall Elementary - 17
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16375 Atall Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitewood, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitewood, SD include Whitewood Elementary - 04, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and Atall Elementary - 17.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitewood?
3 public elementary schools are located in Whitewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewood?
Whitewood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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