For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 597 students in Groton, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Groton, SD are Groton Area High School - 01, Groton Area Middle School - 04 and Groton Area Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Groton, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Groton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Groton, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groton Area High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Groton Area Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Groton Area Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Groton, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Groton, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Groton, SD include Groton Area High School - 01, Groton Area Middle School - 04 and Groton Area Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Groton?
3 public schools are located in Groton.
What is the racial composition of students in Groton?
Groton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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