For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 269 students in Custer, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Custer, SD is Custer Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer, SD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Custer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Custer, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer, SD include Custer Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Custer?
1 public elementary schools are located in Custer.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer?
Custer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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