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Best Artesian Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 180 students in Artesian, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Artesian, SD are Sanborn Central Middle School - 02, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesian, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Artesian have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Artesian, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Upland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24221 412th Ave
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Artesian, South Dakota

Artesian, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Artesian Elementary School (Closed 2005)
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-2 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Upland Colony Elementary School (Closed 2023)
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Artesian, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Artesian, SD include Sanborn Central Middle School - 02, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public elementary schools are located in Artesian?
3 public elementary schools are located in Artesian.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesian?
Artesian public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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