Top 3 Best Mount Vernon Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 273 students in Mount Vernon, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, SD are Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, Mount Vernon High School- 01 and Mount Vernon Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Mount Vernon, SD (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School- 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, SD include Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, Mount Vernon High School- 01 and Mount Vernon Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Mount Vernon?
3 public schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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