For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 413 students in Aurora County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora County, SD are Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02, Plankinton Elementary - 02 and White Lake Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aurora County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aurora County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
506 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
White Lake Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: PK-5
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
White Lake Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #55.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 4-8
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 5-8
| 2 students
Aurora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 7-8
| 16 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK
| 7 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora County, SD include Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02, Plankinton Elementary - 02 and White Lake Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aurora County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Aurora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora County?
Aurora County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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