For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,025 students in Milbank, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 138 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Milbank, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Milbank, SD are Milbank Elementary - 03, Milbank High School - 01 and Milbank Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milbank, 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 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Milbank have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Milbank, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milbank Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Milbank High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Milbank Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milbank, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Milbank, SD include Milbank Elementary - 03, Milbank High School - 01 and Milbank Middle School - 02.
How many public schools are located in Milbank?
3 public schools are located in Milbank.
What percentage of students in Milbank go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Milbank are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milbank?
Milbank public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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