For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,413 students in Hartford, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, SD are West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02, Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 and Falls Academy - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, 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 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Main St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
West Central High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
West Central Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
Magnet School
303 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Grades: K-2
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hartford, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, SD include West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02, Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 and Falls Academy - 08.
How many public schools are located in Hartford?
6 public schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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