For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 532 students in Walworth County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Walworth County, SD are Selby Elementary - 02, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 and Mobridge Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walworth County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Elementary Schools in Walworth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selby Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Grades: 3-5
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Mobridge Middle School - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Grades: 6-8
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
Selby Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 E 4th Ave
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Grades: K-2
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Walworth County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Walworth County, SD include Selby Elementary - 02, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 and Mobridge Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walworth County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Walworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walworth County?
Walworth County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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