For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,092 students in Grant County, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Grant County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, SD are Big Stone City Elementary - 01, Milbank Elementary - 03 and Big Stone City Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Stone City Elementary - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Milbank Elementary - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Big Stone City Middle School - 03
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Milbank Middle School - 02
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
Milbank High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
15765 484th Ave
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 432-6615
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 432-6615
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Trojan Dr
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16370 482nd Ave
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 623-4241
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 623-4241
Grades: K-5
| 27 students
16370 482nd Ave
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 623-4241
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 623-4241
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
16370 482nd Ave
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 623-4241
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 623-4241
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
16370 482nd Ave
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 623-4241
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 623-4241
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, SD include Big Stone City Elementary - 01, Milbank Elementary - 03 and Big Stone City Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Grant County, SD?
7 public schools are located in Grant County, SD.
What percentage of students in Grant County, SD go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Grant County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County, SD?
Grant County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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