The average public elementary school diversity score in South Dakota is approximately 0.55 per year (2025).
The most diverse public elementary schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in South Dakota is currently Terry Redlin Elementary - 11, with a diversity score of 0.80.
Diversity Score Range: 0.65
0.80
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.71
Most Diverse Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: PK-5
1721 E Austin St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
601 N Spring Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Whittier Middle School - 08
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Garfield Elementary - 19
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Lowell Elementary - 28
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Rank: #66.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
1600 N Wayland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cleveland Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1000 S Edward Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-12
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #99.
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Horace Mann Elementary - 07
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-5
902 Anamosa St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1847
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1847
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
3701 E 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Flandreau Elementary - 04
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-4
500 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-5
5701 E Red Oak Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57710
(605) 371-4170
Sioux Falls, SD 57710
(605) 371-4170
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
South Park Elementary - 16
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-5
207 Flormann St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1833
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1833
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-8
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Rapid City Online Elementary - 94
(Reading: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-5
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Flandreau Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 5-8
700 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 4-5
1451 Mcclellan Dr
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7895
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7895
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 2-3
1680 Idaho Ave Se
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7885
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7885
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: K-5
2300 S Lyndale Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4570
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4570
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Huron Middle School - 02
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 6-8
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Hayward Elementary - 38
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-5
400 N Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 4-8
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Rank: #2626.
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: PK-5
424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: PK-5
10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: K-8
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Our Home Rediscovery - 77
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 5-12
40354-210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: K-1
555 Mellette Ave Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7875
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7875
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: PK-5
2000 S Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: K-5
1401 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Rank: #3333.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 5-8
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 6-8
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: K-5
1701 Downing St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1851
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average public elementary schools diversity score?
The South Dakota average public elementary schools diversity score is 0.55 for 2025.
What are public elementary schools with the most diversity score in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in South Dakota include Terry Redlin Elementary - 11, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 and Whittier Middle School - 08.
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