For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 218 students in Elk Point, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Elk Point, SD is Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk Point, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Elk Point have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Elk Point, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Elk Point, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Elk Point, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elk Point, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elk Point, SD include Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Elk Point?
1 public high schools are located in Elk Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Point?
Elk Point public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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