For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,171 students in Clay County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, SD are Vermillion Middle School - 02, Jolley Elementary - 04 and Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, 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 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vermillion Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Jolley Elementary - 04
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015
Grades: 2-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 High St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010
Grades: PK-1
| 276 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, SD include Vermillion Middle School - 02, Jolley Elementary - 04 and Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County, SD?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clay County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, SD?
Clay County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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