What is the average number of students per school in South Dakota?

Among the top 25 schools in South Dakota, the average number of students per school is 350. Washington High School has the highest number of students with 1,975, while Frederick Junior High School has the lowest number of students with 32.

What is the student-teacher ratio for schools in South Dakota?

Among the top 25 schools in South Dakota, the average student-to-teacher ratio is 14. Robert Bennis Elementary School has the highest ratio with 20, while South Central Elementary School has the lowest ratio with 5.

How many schools are in South Dakota?

There are 739 schools in South Dakota. Check out their Niche profiles to find a school that best suits the needs of you and your child!

2023 Best Schools in South Dakota

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#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
South Central Elementary School
South Central School District, SD,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 42,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Valley Springs Elementary School
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Brandon Valley School District, SD,
K-4,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 97,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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#1 Best Public Middle Schools in South Dakota.
Timber Lake Middle School
Timber Lake School District, SD,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 85,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
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Sponsored Result, St. Anselm's Abbey School
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
WASHINGTON, DC,
6-12,
43 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Like some other alums have mentioned, Saint Anselm’s changed my life, giving me the chance to build confidence in myself, explore my interests, and form strong relationships. With these....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 256,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Brandon Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Brandon Valley School District, SD,
PK, K-4,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 620,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Canistota Elementary School
Canistota School District, SD,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 116,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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#2 Best Public Middle Schools in South Dakota.
Brandon Valley Intermediate School
Blue checkmark.
Brandon Valley School District, SD,
5-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 705,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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#3 Best Public Middle Schools in South Dakota.
Brandon Valley Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Brandon Valley School District, SD,
7-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 704,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Fred Assam Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Brandon Valley School District, SD,
K-4,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says This was the first school I went to and it offers amazing and fun teachers that you don't get in the majority of schools, even for younger kids! Anyone in the Brandon District get top-level....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 575,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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Parent: Our third child will be starting at RBE this fall and we've been very happy with the teachers and staff thus far. Everyone we've encountered seems to genuinely care about our kids. Our oldest is going into 6th grade and has an IEP for reading/writing she started in 4th grade, but we have had to do private tutoring since first grade to keep her "at grade level" for reading. However, it does feel like the Brandon Valley School district as a whole teaches/preps kids how to take standardized tests and doesn't focus on actual writing or spelling and focuses on "speed reading" and less comprehension to take those standardized tests to keep their ranking of #1 School District in the state. But as a whole, RBE has been great for us!... Read 2 reviews
#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Robert Bennis Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Brandon Valley School District, SD,
K-4,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Our third child will be starting at RBE this fall and we've been very happy with the teachers and staff thus far. Everyone we've encountered seems to genuinely care about our kids. Our oldest is...However, it does feel like the Brandon Valley School district as a whole teaches/preps kids how to take standardized tests and doesn't focus on actual writing or spelling and focuses on "speed....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 662,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
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#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Platte-Geddes Elementary School
Platte-Geddes School District, SD,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 232,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Warner Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Warner School District, SD,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 159,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Alum: Washington High School was a great place to go to high school at. It has one of the most diverse groups of people at in the Midwest. If I remember correctly, there are over 30 languages spoken at Washington High School on a daily basis. The people there are nice. There's a lot of different options as a student there to get involved within the community. There's tons of different student clubs you can join ranging from the arts to DECA to quiz bowl to yoga club and many more! They have a lot of opportunity to take challenging classes that will help you succeed in the academic realm as well. I took a lot of AP classes that gave me college credits once I graduated. I highly recommend either those or dual credit courses you can take through the school to anyone looking to further their education once they graduate high school. One thing they took pride in is trying to get all students to graduate within the four years expected of high school students.... Read 326 reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in South Dakota.
Washington High School
Sioux Falls School District, SD,
9-12,
326 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Washington High School was a great place to go to high school at. It has one of the most diverse groups of people at in the Midwest. If I remember correctly, there are over 30 languages spoken at....
Read 326 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 1,975,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Dakota Valley School District, SD,
K-3,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 400,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Blunt Elementary School
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District, SD,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 38,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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#4 Best Public Middle Schools in South Dakota.
Warner Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Warner School District, SD,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 65,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Dell Rapids Elementary School
Dell Rapids School District, SD,
K-4,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 398,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Arlington Elementary School
Arlington School District, SD,
K-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 137,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Challenge Center School
Sioux Falls School District, SD,
2-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 164,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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Alum: I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Freeman Academy community. Teachers really do care immensely about students. They'll get to know you personally, and as long as you put in enough effort, they'll do everything they can to ensure that you succeed. The in-class conversations are always something to look forward to as well. I suppose that my main complaint is the lack of freedom in class selection. You either enroll in a class or take study hall in a period; there isn't much flexibility. Still, the classes you do take are excellent. I have improved my writing skills far beyond what I once thought possible, and I've found lifelong interests both inside and outside the classroom. Had I not attended Freeman Academy, I might never have become interested in running, music, and mathematics. (Those are my three favorite things in life!) If you're on the fence, here's my advice: Take the plunge and go to Freeman Academy!... Read 26 reviews
#1 Best Private High Schools in South Dakota.
Freeman Academy
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
FREEMAN, SD,
K-12,
26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Freeman Academy community. Teachers really do care immensely about students. They'll get to know you personally, and as long as you put in enough effort,....
Read 26 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 75,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Sonia Sotomayor Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Sioux Falls School District, SD,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 708,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
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#5 Best Public Middle Schools in South Dakota.
Gettysburg Junior High School
Gettysburg School District, SD,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 54,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#6 Best Public Middle Schools in South Dakota.
Frederick Junior High School
Frederick Area School District, SD,
7-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 32,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#7 Best Public Middle Schools in South Dakota.
Vermillion Middle School
Vermillion School District, SD,
6-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 309,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Hanson Elementary School
Hanson School District, SD,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 147,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
Webster Area Elementary School
Webster Area School District, SD,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 259,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Sponsored Result, Loudoun Country Day School
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
LEESBURG, VA,
PK, K-8,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Loudoun Country Day School's program for PK-8 children is superb! My three children graduated some years ago and they were completely prepared for the next steps in their educational development. The....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 330,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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Parent: My children have been attending Riverdale for the past 7 years and we have been extremely pleased with the level of education our little ones receive. The teachers are knowledgeable and caring, the classes are small, and the administration is responsive. Your child isn’t just a number at Riverdale, they’re family. I would highly suggest this school for anyone looking to place their child at a school that will allow your child to flourish!... Read 147 reviews
Sponsored Result, Riverdale Baptist School
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Private School,
UPPER MARLBORO, MD,
PK, K-12,
147 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My children have been attending Riverdale for the past 7 years and we have been extremely pleased with the level of education our little ones receive. The teachers are knowledgeable and caring, the....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 300,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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What is the average number of students per school in South Dakota?: Among the top 25 schools in South Dakota, the average number of students per school is 350. Washington High School has the highest number of students with 1,975, while Frederick Junior High School has the lowest number of students with 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio for schools in South Dakota?: Among the top 25 schools in South Dakota, the average student-to-teacher ratio is 14. Robert Bennis Elementary School has the highest ratio with 20, while South Central Elementary School has the lowest ratio with 5.
How many schools are in South Dakota?: There are 739 schools in South Dakota. Check out their Niche profiles to find a school that best suits the needs of you and your child!

2023 Best Schools in South Dakota

South Central Elementary School

South Central Elementary School

Valley Springs Elementary School

Valley Springs Elementary School

Timber Lake Middle School

Timber Lake Middle School

St. Anselm's Abbey School

Sponsored Result, St. Anselm's Abbey School

Brandon Elementary School

Brandon Elementary School

Canistota Elementary School

Canistota Elementary School

Brandon Valley Intermediate School

Brandon Valley Intermediate School

Brandon Valley Middle School

Brandon Valley Middle School

Fred Assam Elementary School

Fred Assam Elementary School

Robert Bennis Elementary School

Robert Bennis Elementary School

Platte-Geddes Elementary School

Platte-Geddes Elementary School

Warner Elementary School

Warner Elementary School

Washington High School

Washington High School

Dakota Valley Elementary School

Dakota Valley Elementary School

Blunt Elementary School

Blunt Elementary School

Warner Middle School

Warner Middle School

Dell Rapids Elementary School

Dell Rapids Elementary School

Arlington Elementary School

Arlington Elementary School

Challenge Center School

Challenge Center School

Freeman Academy

Freeman Academy

Sonia Sotomayor Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Sonia Sotomayor Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Gettysburg Junior High School

Gettysburg Junior High School

Frederick Junior High School

Frederick Junior High School

Vermillion Middle School

Vermillion Middle School

Hanson Elementary School

Hanson Elementary School

Webster Area Elementary School

Webster Area Elementary School

Loudoun Country Day School

Sponsored Result, Loudoun Country Day School

Riverdale Baptist School

Sponsored Result, Riverdale Baptist School

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