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South Dakota Schools & Districts

Explore 684 schools serving 140,592 students across 65 districts in South Dakota. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

684
Total Schools
0.1M+
Total Students
65
School Districts
15.3
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

South Dakota Education Statistics

684
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
0.14M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
65
School Districts
Public school districts
15.3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
$47,106
Avg Teacher Salary
9,861 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
50.7%
Math Proficiency
43.6%
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in South Dakota

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1

Challenge Center - 51

elementarypublicSioux Falls, Minnehaha County
Rating
9.5
Students
165
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 95.0%
2

Lake Preston Elementary - 02

elementarypublicLake Preston, Kingsbury County
Rating
8.7
Students
96
Teacher Ratio
9:1
ELA / Math
84.5% / 90.0%
3

Adventure Elementary - 10

elementarypublicSioux Falls, Lincoln County
Rating
8.7
Students
440
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
85.0% / 88.0%
4

Warner Elementary - 02

elementarypublicWarner, Brown County
Rating
8.7
Students
145
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / 87.0%
5

Fred Assam Elementary - 06

elementarypublicSioux Falls, Minnehaha County
Rating
8.0
Students
531
Teacher Ratio
18:1
ELA / Math
82.0% / 77.0%
6

Whitewood Elementary - 04

elementarypublicWhitewood, Lawrence County
Rating
8.0
Students
138
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
74.5% / 84.5%
7

Inspiration Elementary - 08

elementarypublicSioux Falls, Minnehaha County
Rating
8.0
Students
345
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
77.0% / 82.0%
8

Hanson Elementary - 06

elementarypublicAlexandria, Hanson County
Rating
7.7
Students
151
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
72.0% / 82.0%
9

Lennox Elementary - 02

elementarypublicLennox, Lincoln County
Rating
7.7
Students
362
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
72.0% / 82.0%
10

Warner Middle School - 03

middlepublicWarner, Brown County
Rating
7.7
Students
83
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
77.0% / 77.0%
11

Brandon Valley High School - 01

highpublicBrandon, Minnehaha County
Rating
7.7
Students
1,381
Teacher Ratio
20:1
ELA / Math
82.0% / 72.0%
12

Lincoln Elementary - 05

elementarypublicWatertown, Codington County
Rating
7.7
Students
361
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
72.0% / 82.0%
13

Arlington Elementary - 02

middlepublicArlington, Kingsbury County
Rating
7.7
Students
152
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
77.0% / 77.0%
14

Ethan Jr. High - 03

middlepublicEthan, Davison County
Rating
7.5
Students
39
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
74.5% / 74.5%
15

Ethan High School - 01

highpublicEthan, Davison County
Rating
7.5
Students
93
Teacher Ratio
11:1
ELA / Math
80.0% / 69.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Dakota?

South Dakota has 684 schools, including 210 elementary schools, 284 middle schools, and 190 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in South Dakota?

The average teacher salary in South Dakota is $47,106 per year, with 9,861 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in South Dakota?

South Dakota students average 50.7% proficiency in English Language Arts, 43.6% in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in South Dakota?

Based on average school ratings, Sioux Falls has some of highest-rated schools in South Dakota with an average rating of 4.4.

About Schools in South Dakota

Explore 684 schools serving 140,592 students across 65 districts in South Dakota. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

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