For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 160 students in Whitewood, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Whitewood, SD are Whitewood Elementary - 04, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and Atall Elementary - 17. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitewood, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Whitewood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Whitewood, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Atall Elementary - 17
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16375 Atall Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitewood, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitewood, SD include Whitewood Elementary - 04, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and Atall Elementary - 17.
How many public schools are located in Whitewood?
3 public schools are located in Whitewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewood?
Whitewood public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.