For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 265 students in Montrose, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Montrose, SD are Montrose Elementary - 02, Montrose High School - 01 and Montrose Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Montrose, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montrose Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Montrose Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Orland Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45050 246th St
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Montrose, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
309 S Church Avenue
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montrose, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Montrose, SD include Montrose Elementary - 02, Montrose High School - 01 and Montrose Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Montrose?
4 public schools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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