Selby Elementary - 02

Selby Elementary - 02 serves 85 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Selby, South Dakota. As a regular public school, it runs a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — a small-school environment that puts teachers and students in close daily contact from the earliest grades. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10, an Exceptional rating that translates directly to its state standing: Selby Elementary - 02 ranks 10th out of 574 public schools across South Dakota, outperforming 98% of the state's schools.

Within the elementary category specifically, it holds that same top-10 position among 271 elementary schools statewide and ranks first among all three schools in Selby. Growth is the sharpest edge of that performance. A 9.6 growth score — the school's highest subscale — shows that students here gain ground on peers at an elite rate year over year.

Academic performance reinforces that picture at 8.5 out of 10. For families weighing elementary options in rural South Dakota, Selby Elementary - 02 combines the access advantages of a small school with the outcomes of a top-ranked one.

With an enrollment of 85 students, Selby 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, Selby 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.