For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 438 students in Parkston, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Parkston, SD are Parkston Elementary - 02, Our Home and Parkston Middle School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkston, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parkston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Parkston, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Parkston, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Parkston, SD include Parkston Elementary - 02, Our Home and Parkston Middle School - 05.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parkston?
4 public elementary schools are located in Parkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston?
Parkston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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