Best Schools in Aurora, SD
Aurora, SD has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,317 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Aurora don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aurora, SD
The top high schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookings High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
2. Colman-egan High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Elkton High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
4. Flandreau High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aurora, SD
The top middle schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
2. Elkton Jr. High - 03
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
3. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, SD
The top elementary schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 473 Students
2. Colman Elementary - 03
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Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
3. Camelot Intermediate - 06
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Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students
4. Flandreau Elementary - 04
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Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 269 Students
5. Hillcrest Elementary - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 305 Students
6. Elkton Elementary - 02
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Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
7. Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06
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Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 29 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aurora, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aurora, SD has a total population of 1,629 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aurora, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aurora, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aurora, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aurora, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Aurora, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Aurora, SD
How many schools are in Aurora, SD?
Aurora, SD has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,317 students in total.
How do schools in Aurora perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Aurora score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Aurora don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aurora?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations