Best Public Schools in Eureka, SD

Summary:

The city of Eureka, South Dakota is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Eureka School District 44-1. Among these schools, Eureka Elementary - 02 and Eureka Junior High - 03 stand out for their strong academic performance and improvement over time.

Eureka Elementary - 02 has consistently ranked among the top 31-66 elementary schools in South Dakota, earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, and it has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Eureka Junior High - 03 has seen a remarkable improvement, moving from the bottom 132nd out of 149 schools in 2018-2019 to the 39th out of 147 schools in 2023-2024, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects are also above the state averages, and it has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate.

While the schools in Eureka have relatively small student populations, this may contribute to the personalized attention and support that students receive, which could be a factor in the schools' strong performance. Additionally, Eureka High School - 01 has a high 4-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate, indicating a focus on student success. Overall, the schools in Eureka, South Dakota demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eureka Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	805 10th St	Eureka	57437	McPherson County	Eureka School District 44-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 284-2875	105	11	9.4	42.9%	90 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.6%)	63.4	66^th of 201 public elementary schools	67.2%		73.2	41^st of 204 public elementary schools	79.9%	25	57.1	42.9	46.2	81.8			55.8	71.4	42.9	61.5	72.7			61.5	38.5		$16,702	$1,427	$15,275
Eureka High School - 01	Public	9-12	805 10th St	Eureka	57437	McPherson County	Eureka School District 44-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 284-2875	39	6	6.7	41.0%	35 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)																	$21,712	$1,861	$19,851
Eureka Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	805 10th St	Eureka	57437	McPherson County	Eureka School District 44-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 284-2875	27	3	8.7	37.0%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.4	39^th of 147 public middle schools	73.5%		46.2	86^th of 150 public middle schools	42.7%	47					52.9	60.0	55.6					47.1	50.0	48.2		50.0	$17,489	$1,777	$15,712

Cities Near Eureka

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hosmer	17 mi	1
Herreid	21.87 mi	3	27^th
Bowdle	24.42 mi	4
Roscoe	27.74 mi	3	151^st
Selby	28.49 mi	3	50^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.