For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 288 students in 57368, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57368, SD are Plankinton Elementary - 02, Plankinton High School - 01 and Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57368 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57368, SD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best 57368, SD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Plankinton High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 4-8
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 5-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57368, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57368, SD include Plankinton Elementary - 02, Plankinton High School - 01 and Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05.
How many public schools are located in 57368?
7 public schools are located in 57368.
What is the racial composition of students in 57368?
57368 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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