For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 267 students in Hand County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hand County, SD are Miller Elementary - 02 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hand County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hand County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hand County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35350 206th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Hand County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17989 Polo Drive
Orient, SD 57467
(605) 392-2345
Orient, SD 57467
(605) 392-2345
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hand County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hand County, SD include Miller Elementary - 02 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hand County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hand County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hand County?
Hand County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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