For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 171 students in Eureka, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Eureka, SD are Eureka Elementary - 02, Eureka High School - 01 and Eureka Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Eureka, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Eureka Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eureka, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Eureka, SD include Eureka Elementary - 02, Eureka High School - 01 and Eureka Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in Eureka?
3 public schools are located in Eureka.
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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