For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 491 students in Garretson, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Garretson, SD are Garretson Middle School - 03, Garretson High School - 01 and Garretson Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garretson, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Garretson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Garretson, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garretson Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Garretson High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Garretson Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garretson, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Garretson, SD include Garretson Middle School - 03, Garretson High School - 01 and Garretson Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Garretson, SD?
3 public schools are located in Garretson, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Garretson, SD?
Garretson, SD public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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