For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 163 students in Eureka, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Eureka, SD are Eureka Elementary - 02, Eureka High School - 01 and Eureka Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, 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 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Eureka, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eureka, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Eureka, SD include Eureka Elementary - 02, Eureka High School - 01 and Eureka Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in Eureka?
3 public schools are located in Eureka.
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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