For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 53 students in Estelline, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Estelline, SD is Estelline Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estelline, SD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Estelline have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Estelline, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estelline Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Estelline, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 6th St N
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Estelline, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Estelline, SD include Estelline Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Estelline?
1 public elementary schools are located in Estelline.
What is the racial composition of students in Estelline?
Estelline public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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