These are some of the top-rated public schools in South Dakota based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in South Dakota offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in South Dakota
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5
25,123 students | SIOUX FALLS, SD
Grades PK, K-12 | 51 schools -
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
12,747 students | RAPID CITY, SD
Grades PK, K-12 | 30 schools -
Harrisburg School District 41-2
5,912 students | HARRISBURG, SD
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
4,948 students | BRANDON, SD
Grades PK, K-12 | 12 schools -
Aberdeen School District 06-1
4,326 students | ABERDEEN, SD
Grades PK, K-12 | 11 schools
Reviews From Schools in South Dakota
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 09, 2025
Poor leadership. No understanding of ethics, psychosocial support, or child development. This board of leaders does not care about your children, only their ego and social status. What an injustice to... More
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Brookings High School - 01
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 24, 2025
It's a very standard school. As someone who graduated from this school, I can confidently say that students at this school do not respect their teachers or the faculty. It really is just an issue of... More
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Roosevelt High School - 03
Parent / Guardian
June 03, 2025
With the loss of several "old school" teachers over the last several years, this school has become more focused on numbers and not so much on reality. They will go as far as to brag about their... More
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Lake Preston Elementary - 02