For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 597 students in Corson County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corson County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Corson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Gr: 5-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Wakpala Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: K-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: PK-4 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
1 School Street
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
1 Indian School Drive
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Corson County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Corson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?
Corson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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