For the 2026 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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04, Selby Elementary - 02 and Selby Middle School - 03. 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 48% (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 Public Elementary Schools in Walworth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 3-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Selby Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Gr: PK-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Selby Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Mobridge Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E 4th Ave
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Gr: K-2 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04, Selby Elementary - 02 and Selby Middle School - 03.
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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