For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 66 students in Artesian, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Artesian, SD are Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesian, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Artesian have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Artesian, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Upland Colony Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24221 412th Ave
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Artesian, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Grades: K-2
| 23 students
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Artesian, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Artesian, SD include Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Artesian?
2 public middle schools are located in Artesian.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesian?
Artesian public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
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