Explore South Dakota EducationSouth Dakota Schools
839 schools across 177 districts serving 163,255 students
School Counts
By Level
Preschools
189
Elementary
469
Middle
357
High
258
By Type
Public
754
Charter
0
Private
85
Quick Stats
2.8 / 5
Average School Rating
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
75%
Graduation Rate
35%
On Free/Reduced Lunch
Top Rated Schools
5.0
Challenge Center - 51
Sioux Falls
PublicEnrollment 185
5.0
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Sioux Falls
PublicEnrollment 486
5.0
Brandon Elementary - 03
Brandon
PublicEnrollment 701
5.0
Doland Elementary - 03
Doland
PublicEnrollment 81
5.0
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
Faulkton
PublicEnrollment 30
5.0
Adventure Elementary - 10
Sioux Falls
PublicEnrollment 414
Academics Snapshot
42%
Average Math Proficiency
50%
Average Reading (ELA) Proficiency
N/A
Average SAT Score
Student Demographics
Hispanic or Latino5%
White74%
Asian1%
Black or African American2%
Two or More Races4%
Native American14%
48%Female
52%Male
0%English Learners
Browse by City
Sioux Falls
88 schools
Rapid City
42 schools
Aberdeen
22 schools
Watertown
13 schools
Huron
12 schools
Mitchell
12 schools
Spearfish
10 schools
Brandon
9 schools
Brookings
9 schools
Yankton
9 schools
Eagle Butte
8 schools
Platte
7 schools
Top Districts
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Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1d ago
Student Questioned; District Promotes SEL
Alleged incident in Flandreau School District 50-3 ยท South Dakota
A student was questioned by school administration after expressing an opinion about a pride flag displayed in a classroom. This occurred in a district that uses social-emotional learning materials promoting specific ideologies related to gender identity, racial equity, and social justice. These materials advise parents on LGBTQ+ terminology and link to organizations advocating for anti-racist education and social action.
Occurred on September 13, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map