For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,002 students in Hartford, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, SD are West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hartford, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Main St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Grades: K-2
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, SD include West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hartford?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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