For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,586 students in Todd County, SD (there are 3 private schools, serving 623 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Todd County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Todd County, SD are Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 and Todd County Achievement High School - 17. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Todd County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Todd County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Todd County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
O'kreek Elementary - 14
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44 School St
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Spring Creek Rte
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Todd County Elementary - 16
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
He Dog Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25300 Bia #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rosebud Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 Spotted Tail Dr
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1010.
Todd County Middle School - 10
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27000 Us Hwy 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
Todd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 669
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Grades: 1-12
| 155 students
W Denver Dr
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Todd County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Todd County, SD include Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 and Todd County Achievement High School - 17.
How many public schools are located in Todd County?
12 public schools are located in Todd County.
What percentage of students in Todd County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Todd County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County?
Todd County public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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