For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 257 students in Alexandria, SD. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, SD are Hanson Elementary - 06, Hanson Middle School - 02 and Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Alexandria, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanson Elementary - 06
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26730 423rd Ave
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Alexandria, South Dakota 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 490
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, SD include Hanson Elementary - 06, Hanson Middle School - 02 and Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04. Alexandria has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alexandria?
4 public elementary schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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