For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 560 students in Parkston, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Parkston, SD are Parkston High School - 01, Parkston Elementary - 02 and Our Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkston, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Parkston 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), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Parkston, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkston High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Parkston Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102c S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Our Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Parkston Middle School - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parkston Virtual School - 92
Magnet School
41844 269th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parkston, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Parkston, SD include Parkston High School - 01, Parkston Elementary - 02 and Our Home.
How many public schools are located in Parkston?
6 public schools are located in Parkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston?
Parkston public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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