Montrose Elementary - 02

Montrose Elementary - 02 is a regular public elementary school in Montrose, South Dakota, serving 117 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. MySchoolScout rates it Exceptional, with a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — 9.3 for academics and 9.0 for growth. Those numbers reflect sustained, measurable student progress, not a single strong year.

The school ranks 15th out of 574 public schools in South Dakota, outperforming 98% of schools statewide. Narrowed to elementary schools, it sits 13th among 271 — an even tighter cut. Parents comparing options locally will find it holds the top spot among all four public schools in Montrose.

At a student-teacher ratio of 13.0 to 1, classroom sizes stay small enough for teachers to give students meaningful individual attention. That kind of instructional access tends to show up in outcomes — and here it does. Enrollment of 117 keeps the school community tight, where students are more likely to be known by name than lost in the crowd.

For families prioritizing academic performance and growth, Montrose Elementary - 02 belongs near the top of any shortlist.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Montrose Elementary - 02 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Montrose Elementary - 02 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.