For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,418 students in Mission, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Mission, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mission, SD are Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 and Todd County Achievement High School - 17. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mission 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 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Mission, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Todd County Elementary - 16
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Todd County Middle School - 10
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27000 Us Hwy 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Mission, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 669
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Grades: 1-12
| 155 students
W Denver Dr
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mission, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Mission, SD include Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 and Todd County Achievement High School - 17.
How many public schools are located in Mission?
7 public schools are located in Mission.
What percentage of students in Mission go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Mission are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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