For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 180 students in Mount Vernon, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Vernon, SD are Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 and Mount Vernon Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Vernon, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: 6-8
| 57 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 Mount Vernon, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Vernon, SD include Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 and Mount Vernon Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Vernon?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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