For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 381 students in Mcpherson County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, SD are Leola Elementary - 02, Eureka Elementary - 02 and Eureka High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 51爆料s in Mcpherson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Eureka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eureka High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Leola High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
Eureka Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Leola Alternative School - 07
Alternative School
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Mcpherson County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, SD include Leola Elementary - 02, Eureka Elementary - 02 and Eureka High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Mcpherson County?
10 public schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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