These are some of the top-rated public schools in South Dakota based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. 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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Parent / Guardian
April 11, 2025
My children received an outstanding education. Hill City Elementary has amazing educators!
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Hill City Elementary - 02
Parent / Guardian
March 12, 2025
Sending my children to Roncalli was the worst decision, and the biggest waste of money. They did not learn more than public school kids, and they did not even learn that much about the Catholic... More
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Roncalli High School
Parent / Guardian
March 12, 2025
I pulled my kids from Roncalli and sent them to Central High School and public school and it was sooooo much better! Roncalli was so clicky that my oldest daughter was bullied so terribly and no girls... More
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Central High School - 01