For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 778 students in Batesland, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Batesland, SD are Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92, Red Shirt School - 04 and Lakota Tech High School - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Batesland, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Batesland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Batesland, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Red Shirt School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Lakota Tech High School - 10
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Batesland School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 School Street
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Batesland, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Batesland, SD include Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92, Red Shirt School - 04 and Lakota Tech High School - 10.
How many public schools are located in Batesland?
5 public schools are located in Batesland.
What is the racial composition of students in Batesland?
Batesland public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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