These are some of the top-rated public schools in South Dakota based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools 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
September 12, 2025
Terrible school administration. No discipline, no academic support, and terrible priorities as a school.
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Stevens High School - 42
Parent / Guardian
August 06, 2025
This school is only good if you are a white, male, straight athlete. All others are not welcome. No AP courses or languages offered. Science is limited. IEP’s are largely ignored. Bullying is rampant... More
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Hill City High School - 01
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