Top 5 Best Potter County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 328 students in Potter County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Potter County, SD are Gettysburg Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Hoven Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, 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 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Potter County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hoven Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
551 S Main St
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gettysburg High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hoven Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
Hoven High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Potter County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Potter County, SD include Gettysburg Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Hoven Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Potter County?
6 public schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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