For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 129 students in Jones County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, SD are Jones County Middle School - 04 and Jones County Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Jones County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones County Middle School - 04
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Grades: 5-8
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Jones County Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Jefferson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Grades: K-4
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, SD include Jones County Middle School - 04 and Jones County Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jones County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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